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Post by .:Drenchy:. on Nov 1, 2007 20:26:14 GMT -5
Leopardback was watching. She suddenly looked away when she was mentioned. "No," she whispered, fighting the tears she knew were coming. "I'm fine. H-he chose a fine cat," she tried so hard to smile that it let out a small tear. "I... I was willing to give up being a medicine cat for him," she whispered, half to herself. "I promised that whoever you chose, I'd be happy, remember?" She was now entirely sobbing. She couldn't move, her back was throbbing too hard from the way she fell. She was confused, tired, in pain, and depressed all at the same time. She lay there in pain yet trying her best to stand up.
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Post by Faulty on Nov 1, 2007 20:39:05 GMT -5
Ravenwood once more felt as if the world was against him. He hadn't known that Leopardback would have given up her chosen path to be with him. Licking Karma's shoulder softly he made his way over to where Leopardback lay crying. "Leopardback.." He whispered.
"I will always love you, but you have to be strong for your Clan, they need you." He said running his tail over her shoulder. "I cannot bring myself to take you from the cats who need you the most." He added then turned his gaze on Rave. "Please stay with her until she can make her way home and help her." He asked then padded over to Karma.
"She will be alright, I need you to make a choice Karma, do you want me to become a loner with you or do you want to become a clan cat with me?" He asked. Rave sat next to Leopardback trying to sooth her pain. "I'm so sorry for you." He whispered pushing her nose into leopardback's warm pelt. "I will help you recover." She promised as she lay there.
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Post by K a r m a on Nov 2, 2007 17:38:56 GMT -5
Karma gasped and took a step back. She realized how much this was hurting Leopardback. She hated doing this to her, and she would definitely hate to be in her position, but she also loved Ravenwood. Too much to give him up, not after she had waited so long to be with him again. "I-I don't know," She whispered, glancing back at the distressed she-cat. Her heart swelled in sympathy as she watched her sob. "This doesn't feel right. What about Leopardback?" Shaking her head, Karma stepped in close again. What was she thinking? This was what she had wanted all along. If she protested now, she might loose him forever. "I-I'm sorry, Ravenwood." She murmured, "I'm glad you chose me, I'm not trying to sound like I'm not. I'm just worried about her, that's all." Karma pressed her muzzle into Ravenwood's neck and purred, "Would you really become a loner for me? You've got your Clan and... No. I couldn't ask you to do that. I'll come with you!"
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Post by .:Drenchy:. on Nov 2, 2007 21:02:28 GMT -5
"Thank you," Leopardback whispered to Rave. She turned back to the two. Her heart ached. She's known him for so long. She loved him so much that she would've done anything in her power to make it her... but she didn't. What if I became a loner? Then I wouldn't have to worry about facing Ravenwood every day. I don't think I could bear that... She managed to stand up and limp past Ravenwood. "Good... bye," she whispered softly before quickly running off, even though the pain hit her sharper then needles.
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Post by K a r m a on Nov 3, 2007 11:35:11 GMT -5
Karma gasped as Leopardback fled past her. Her heart ached for the other she-cat, and her eyes met Ravenwood's for a short moment, but she quickly looked away. Now what? Was he going to go after his new love? Would he decide it was best not to choose either of them, just so that no one gets hurt? Biting her lip, Karma left his side and padded over to her sister. She pressed her face into Rave's warm neck. "What are you doing here?" Karma hissed quietly. "Do you need anything?" She then remembered what she had told Ravenwood and pulled away. She had promised that she would come and join him in his Clan. How was she going to survive without her beloved Rave? Karma gazed at her sister, she knew Rave wouldn't like this either. Guilt was beginning to fill her up with an unpleasant feeling. She was so caught up in the moment that she had almost forgot about her sister. She didn't want to leave her. "Rave," She hissed, closing her large silver eyes, her body was trembling. "I'm a terrible sister. I-I promised Ravenwood I would join his Clan. I totally forgot about you! And I can't ask you to give up the life you've known since you were a kit. I just can't. Will you be okay without me?"
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Post by Faulty on Nov 4, 2007 14:20:43 GMT -5
Ravenwood tried to stay calm. "Leopardback will be okay." I hope. He added silently as he watched to leopard spotted she-cat. "I know your worried about her." He whispered to Karma. He wanted her to know that he wasn't mad that she was showing compassion for the other she cat. After all it was his fault she was hurting not Karma's.
His heart pulsed faster now that he knew Karma would join his clan. He knew she would make a great warrior, and he would have the one he loved with him always. Ravenwood watched as Leopardback rushed by. He wanted to chase her and comfort her but it was too late for that he had chosen his path, and he would stick with it. Rave watched the scene unfold. Her sister had said she would join Ravenwood's clan. Rave wanted to to but now she was torn. She wanted to make sure everything would be alright with Leopardback. "I'm alright Karma, I don't need anything." She stopped.
"I came here to join the clan's to so stop feeling guilty, we will be together...after I am sure Leopardback will be okay." She gave a swift loving lick to her sister's ear. "Don't worry about me." She added then went after Leopardback.
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Post by K a r m a on Nov 4, 2007 18:00:40 GMT -5
Karma smiled at her sister and rubbed her cheek against Rave's soft muzzle. "That's great!" She purred, now glad that she would have her sister by her side again, like she had all her life. "Thank you so much! Now go!" She turned and watched as Rave fled after Leopardback, admiring her sister's kind heart. She knew Leopardback was going to be okay if Rave was looking after her. There was no question about it. Purring, Karma padded back to Ravenwood and touched her nose to his. "I'm joining your Clan for sure now," She murmured softly, "Because my sister is coming with me," Her heart swelling with delight, Karma fluffed out her tail and raised it high in the air. She slowly circled Ravenwood, their pelts brushing from time to time. Finally, she came to a stop in front of him and sat herself at his warm side, deciding to add in, "And because I love you." Karma blushed and rested her head on Ravenwood's strong shoulder, looking up at his gentle face. Her silver eyes met his yellow-green ones. She smiled warmly, finding it hard to look away. She didn't want to let go of him. She wanted to stay like this forever.
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Post by .:Drenchy:. on Nov 4, 2007 20:19:44 GMT -5
Leopardback was far from the two love- er, cats. She noticed Rave was following her as she slowed to a stop. "I... I want to be a loner," she started, her voice soft. "I just... I can't take it!" Her voice grew louder. "I can't bear to watch Karma and Ravenwood get closer! It hurts me enough already, knowing he chose her over me!" She was now sobbing uncontrollably. She flicked her tail in every direction, trying to drive away the tears. She managed to stop well enough to start talking again. "So, can you tell my clan that I'm gone? Please? I was a medicine cat and they need to find someone to replace me..." Tears started flowing again at her last statement.
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Post by Faulty on Nov 6, 2007 18:50:49 GMT -5
Rave faltered looking at Leopardback. "Please Leopardback, I want to be your firend...I'll try to join you clan and I can help you get through this." She pleaded she had only just meet this cat but she could feel a strong friendship in the making. If only Leopardback would stay. Ravenwood smiled down at Karma. What could be better than knowing his chosen mate would be coming with him. Well either way they would be together, but this meant he could continue his deputy duties in his Clan."I love you to Karma." He mewed back his gaze soft.
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Post by .:Drenchy:. on Nov 6, 2007 20:42:00 GMT -5
"But I don't know if I can stand to see them together everyday that I live!" Leopardback contradicted, tears still welling. "It would be too unbearable..." She turned back to the open territory and padded on."I'm sorry," she whispered over her shoulder.
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Post by K a r m a on Nov 6, 2007 22:49:51 GMT -5
Karma smiled back up at Ravenwood. Ohh, how she loved his kind face and gentle gaze. She always had. She didn't know what she would do without it. It made her feel warm and glowing inside, as if she would melt into a puddle right then and there. It didn't sound very pleasant, but it was the greatest feeling Karma had ever experienced. If Ravenwood said or did anything to make her any more happy right now, she would probably start flying. "Shouldn't you be getting back to your Clan now?" Karma asked, now filled with the nervousness that always came with starting a new life. Her body was trembling slightly. "Do you think they will they welcome me? I mean, I don't know the way of the Clans, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't want to take in a loner like me..."
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Post by Faulty on Nov 10, 2007 16:54:10 GMT -5
Ravenwood nodded. "Yes we better be getting back to the Clan, and I doubt Sunstar will throw you out as long as you can learn to obey the warrior code and you can adjust to the Clan ways." He assured her as he got to his paws and twitched his tail motioning for her to follow him. "Let go home, Karma." He called softly his eyes soft as he looked at her. Rave looked back over her shoulder to where she had left Karma and Ravenwood. 'I'm sorry Karma, but my work is not over yet.' She though and bounded off after Leopardback. 'I will be back with Leopardback, but first she needs time to heal.' She thought hoping her sister would understand and wait for her.
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Post by K a r m a on Nov 10, 2007 17:59:30 GMT -5
Karma smiled warmly and followed Ravenwood. It was over. She could hardly believe all the drama that had taken place tonight, and it had all ended with this. Now she was heading home, but not the home she had known all her life, this was a new home. A place where she could just start over and be who ever she wanted to be without anyone knowing anything about her past. It was a fresh start for her, and Karma couldn't wait to begin her new life, especially now that she knew her beloved Ravenwood would be at her side the whole way. And now, her sister would be there too, there was nothing more Karma could ever ask for. Suddenly, she came to a stop. Ravenwood hadn't noticed, and Karma watched as he padded on towards his camp. What about Rave? Karma wondered, She's coming with me, isn't she? Calming down, Karma reminded herself that Rave was still out there somewhere, taking care of the heart broken Leopardback. But how will she find me? Shaking her head, Karma picked up the pace to catch up with Ravenwood. She'll find a way, and if I don't see her by sunset, I'll go looking for her. I'm not going to do this without my Rave.
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Post by .:Drenchy:. on Nov 11, 2007 16:07:41 GMT -5
[Rave-- I've traveled into rouge territory to run away from my troubles. If you wish to follow, I'm there... a paw print stamps the nonexistent letter (~Leopardback)]
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