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Post by K a r m a on Dec 26, 2007 14:42:12 GMT -5
Maplegaze followed Nightmask back to camp, trailing only a few fox lengths behind her. Heathersong was limping, leaning on his shoulder for support. She was weak and shaky after her near death experience, but otherwise, okay. Heathersong collapsed into the nearest pile of leaves and immediately closed her eyes, her breath coming out in short gasps. Maplegaze lowered himself onto the ground beside her and began to stroke her heaving flank with his tail. He didn't know what he would have done if he had lost her. Heathersong had always been one of his closest friends, sometimes he took her presence for granted. Thinking about that squirrel he caught earlier, Maplegaze beckoned with his tail for Nightmask to come join him.
((Can Nightmask ask if he likes her?? I want him to finally realize his true feelings.))
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Post by Mooneyes on Dec 26, 2007 15:31:11 GMT -5
Nightmask went over to Maplegaze insetently, settling down beside him. "What?" she meowed softly, watching Maplegaze stroking Heathersong. It was clear to Nightmask that Maplegaze liked Heathersong, and that heathersong liked him back, but when will they notice their affection for each other? Heathersong loved Maplegaze to no end, but Maplegaze... she wasn't sure. She made up her mind that she will ask Maplegaze later.
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Post by K a r m a on Dec 26, 2007 20:06:24 GMT -5
Maplegaze looked over at Nightmask. He found it hard to pull his eyes away from Heathersong, but it would be rude to talk to Nightmask with his eyes still glued to the dark brown she-cat. "Still have that squirrel I caught earlier?" He asked, licking his lips hungrily. "I'm a little famished, and I'm sure Heathersong will be too once she wakes up. Some food might help her rebuild her strength though. She's been through alot, hasn't she? I just hope she'll be okay." Maplegaze stared back down at the sleeping form of Heathersong, her chest rose and fell with deep breaths. He felt a strange emotion prickling at his fur and quickly pushed it away. Surely Heathersong didn't love him, why should he love her back?
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Post by Mooneyes on Dec 26, 2007 20:41:13 GMT -5
Nightmask nodded, and dragged the limp creature towards Maplegaze. "Here." she meowed, laying it in front of him. Then, she dragged another form out. "And there's the pegion, also." Sitting down in front of him, she regarded him with amber eyes, and sighed. "Tell me, Maplegaze. How do you really feel about Heathersong?" she asked quickly, then drew in a deep breath. There. She have said it. Flicking her tail from side to side nervously, she waited for a reply.
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Post by K a r m a on Dec 29, 2007 16:48:24 GMT -5
Heathersong, who had not yet fallen asleep, pricked her ears with interest. Did she really want to know Maplegaze's answer? What if he said they were just friends? She stiffened as he shifted beside her, waiting to hear the sound of his voice.
Maplegaze was surprised by this question, but at the same time, he knew it was coming. Half the Clan were probably talking about how he and Heathersong would become mates in the near future. Surely someone was going to ask him sooner or later. He tucked into his squirrel and chewed slowly, but he knew he could not avoid the question. "I love her." He replied at last, his voice thick with emotion. "Always have."
Heathersong's heart soared with joy and she stifled a rumbling purr. It took all her energy, but she couldn't let Maplegaze know she was awake. She didn't want to embarrass him, not when he had just confessed his undying love for her.
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Post by Mooneyes on Dec 29, 2007 17:51:44 GMT -5
Nightmask nodded. "Have you ever considered Heathersong's feelings for you yet, Maplegaze?" she asked, her eyes boring deep into his. "Is it so hard to see that Heathersong loves you too? Seriously, Maplegaze. Heathersong loved you, it's so obvius that even a blind squirrel can see that!" Her voice was not stern, not teasing, but rather, gentle and loving, like she is talking to a kit that just had a thorn in it's paw.
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Post by K a r m a on Dec 31, 2007 19:28:56 GMT -5
Maplegaze blinked in uncertainty. "I wouldn't be so sure." He muttered. "You could be wrong. I don't want to get my hopes up. What if I told her and she turned me down?" He looked down at the sleeping figure and his heart flipped over. Could she really love him?
Heathersong's spine stiffened. How.. How did she know? Was it really that obvious? No, no, of course not! It was just a lucky guess. But after a moment, it didn't seem to matter anymore. Maplegaze's words gave her confidence. At least she wasn't the only one struggling with her emotions. Maplegaze was just as lost and confused as she was.
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Post by Mooneyes on Dec 31, 2007 20:14:58 GMT -5
"The signs are clear, Maplegaze." Nightmask told him, exasperated. "Heathersong likes you. You like her. Simple as that. And if she turns you down, well, she would feel horrible, too." Flicking her tail from side to side, she fixed her unusual amber eyes on Maplegaze. "Go ask her when she's awake. I'm sure she'll accept. now go get some sleep. I can take Heathersong over to Shadowfur."
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Post by K a r m a on Dec 31, 2007 21:39:31 GMT -5
"I don't need to be taken to Shadowfur." Heathersong meowed, her eyes still closed. "I'm fine." Her whiskers twitched in amusement as Maplegaze stiffened beside her. It was about time she told him, she had been hiding it for much too long.
"Oh no!" Maplegaze groaned, bowing his head in shame. "I should have known! Heathersong, I-" But there was nothing he could say. She knew. How was he ever going to live this down? He was never going to be able to look at her straight in the eye again.
Heathersong purred sympathetically. "It's okay." She mewed shyly. "I like you too." It was her first time saying the words out loud and she surprised herself at how calm her voice sounded. "Actually, I wanted to ask you something. Would you come to the den with me?" She brushed the tip of her tail along Maplegaze's jawline and trotted off. It felt good to be the leader for once.
Maplegaze blinked in shock. He wasn't expecting this at all. His fur tingled where Heathersong had touched him. Finally, her words sank in and his heart glowed with warmth and joy. "Sure," He managed to choke out at last. Turning back to Nightmask, Maplegaze smiled. "I guess I'll see you later then? Thanks for everything." And with that, he followed Heathersong away.
((I think I kind of rushed it a bit, but anyways, off they go. Rainkit will be born in February, as I promised.))
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Post by Mooneyes on Jan 1, 2008 1:17:46 GMT -5
(** Yay!!! **)
Nightmask watched the departing figures of Heathersong and Maplegaze, happiness tugging at her heart. She had a feeling that she knew what Heathersong is about to ask Maplegaze. Smiling to herself, she got herself a bit of prey, and and sat in the center of the clearing, biting into the flesh contently. Her amber eyes tipped up to the clouds, and she smiled. She had a feeling that Autumnclan will have some new members soon.
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Post by SUPERDREAMY on Jan 3, 2008 20:42:44 GMT -5
"Oh, there you are, Nightmask!" Crystalmist meowed suddenly. "Would you be so kind to go on dawn patrol along with Hawkflight and Maplepaw? I haven't asked them yet, I will soon, though." She asked with her tail high.
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Post by Mooneyes on Jan 4, 2008 16:09:30 GMT -5
Nightmask turned to Crystalmist, happiness evident in her eyes. "Sure, Crystalmist!" she meowed happily, her tail curled into question mark. Sitting down now, she waited for Crystalmist to ask Hawkflight and Maplepaw. "Want me to ask Hawkflight for you?" she asked.
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Post by SUPERDREAMY on Jan 4, 2008 19:49:35 GMT -5
"Would you do that for me? Thank you!" Crystalmist purred in apprecation. And went off to search for Maplepaw. She ran slowly through the camp and saw a few apprentices, but no Maplepaw. Then, she saw the face of the familiar apprentice. "Maplepaw," Crystalmist called out, "Maplepaw, could you please go on dawn patrol with Hawkflight and Nightmask?"
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Post by Mooneyes on Jan 5, 2008 14:52:38 GMT -5
Hawkflight... Hawkflight... where is Hawkflight? Nightmask searched throughout the camp, poking her nose into every nook and cranny, before she spotted a familier face. "There you are!" she meowed. "Hawkflight, Crystalmist requested that you go on dawn patrol with me and Maplepaw." Turning away, she turned her head so that she's facing the warrior. "Come on, lets go!"
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Post by SUPERDREAMY on Jan 13, 2008 15:36:24 GMT -5
([|Hawkflight and Maplepaw aren't here!|])
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