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Post by Spottedheart on Jan 25, 2009 16:46:34 GMT -5
Spottedheart interrupted the group by running in between their close gathering to one another. They probably didn't even notice that she had briefly left during Hawkstar's speech of warning.
"I went to the bridge." She announced, "No sign of WindClan or ShadowClan. Something is keeping them."
She had a hint of worry in her voice.
She remembered that her kin, Brighteyes, was out talking to her father, Calicoclaw of ShadowClan, on the ShadowClan border earlier. If WindClan were looking for their Medicine cat, and ShadowClan were looking for their warrior, then there would be a delay.
"I think I know why." She whispered guiltily at her paws, hoping no one heard her.
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Post by Swiftclaw on Jan 25, 2009 16:56:45 GMT -5
Swiftclaw's ears perked at her whispered comment. He walked over and whispered, "What do you mean, you know why?"
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Post by Spottedheart on Jan 25, 2009 17:07:18 GMT -5
Spottedheart instantly looked up, her heart froze over and she pulled back her ears.
'Fox-dung!' She swore to herself.
She knew she couldn't tell anyone about Brighteyes's secret reunion with her father. Yet it was Spottedheart's fault that the two would still be at the Clan border talking about their family and whatnot.
"Well, me being a Medicine Cat and all," Spottedheart began, straightening up her face and keeping her cool, "I could tell by the way that those group of stars over there," she directed her tail to a cloud that was hovering in the direction over ShadowClan camp, "are being covered by that cloud, that ShadowClan is dealing with something that would cause a delay." She paused, and looked over at the sky in WindClan's direction. Clear. What could she say...?
"And WindClan's Medicine Cat is my kin. We talk often, and her last reports are a sickness dimly spreading through the Clan. Maybe it's what's delaying them too?"
She lied. She hated lying.
Spottedheart gave them her usual smile, hoping they would buy it.
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Post by Swiftclaw on Jan 25, 2009 17:09:50 GMT -5
Swift glared at Spotted. "Excuse me, I need a moment to talk with her alone." He drew Spotted aside and hissed, "What the crowfood is going on? Why would you lie to me?"
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Post by Spottedheart on Jan 25, 2009 17:24:17 GMT -5
Spottedheart threw a look of caution back at the others, then focused on Swiftclaw.
She knew that was going to be a stupid idea of hers.
"Nothing that concerns any of the cats here right now." She meowed, keeping a controlled look, even though she felt like giving the tom the same look back.
"All I know is that the other Clans will be coming. There's nothing we can do to prevent their delay, but I know they're coming." She smirked, then tilted her head. "And what's all this stuff about StarClan warning you of a danger? You're from outside the Clans. I haven't heard of any danger at all." She added, but with a calmer tone.
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Post by Swiftclaw on Jan 25, 2009 17:29:18 GMT -5
"I wasn't always a loner, Spotted. And you'd better be right about them coming. This is big."
He paused. "I guess it's because I was once a healer."
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Post by Spottedheart on Jan 25, 2009 18:51:56 GMT -5
((Oh yeah, I remember that time you healed Roadkill when he was badly injured! ;3 ))
Spottedheart nodded with sure agreement. "I know your heritage." It made her smile. "I guess StarClan can't keep their watching eyes off of you. They had to have some cat as a link between the Clans and the loners." She meowed, but more quietly.
"Anyways, I know I'm right. They'll be here any moment now." She closed her eyes and licked her paw, drawing one eye open to look back at the bridge. Her curiosity grew like a wildfire inside of her. "This is big." That could mean a lot of things.
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Post by Swiftclaw on Jan 25, 2009 19:28:10 GMT -5
"Guess not. It gets kinda annoying sometimes." He looked up at the sky. Why do you always pick me? Who was I before I lost my memory? He shook his head to clear it, then turned his piercing gaze to Spotted. "For every cat's sake, I hope you're right."
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Post by Spottedheart on Jan 25, 2009 19:49:37 GMT -5
Spottedheart looked at Swiftclaw with concern. "Is there something wrong?" She asked.
Then glanced behind her, wondering if they should turn back to the others that were waiting for them to finish their private discussion.
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Post by Swiftclaw on Jan 25, 2009 20:42:27 GMT -5
"Aside from everyone's lives being in danger? No, nothing's wrong." He smiled sheepishly. "I should get back to the leaders."
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