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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 9, 2012 1:54:58 GMT -5
The tom shrugged. "You won't abandon Radge though right?" He asked, concerned for his friend. He got up and began to lead her towards the group's hideout a little ways away from the evil cat's camp.
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Post by flameh on Nov 9, 2012 1:58:00 GMT -5
Emberpaw shook her head. "No, he's stuck with me and he's knows it" she mewed. "He rescued me, now its my turn to save him" she said. She followed after the tom, her heart heavy with worry. She prayed that Radge would be okay when they got him back, when she had him back.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 9, 2012 1:58:54 GMT -5
"Good, he really cares for you. He's never called anyone his friend before. Not even me." The tom said, swishing his tail. "I'm Poker by the way."
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Post by flameh on Nov 9, 2012 2:02:09 GMT -5
"I know he does" she mewed with a smile. "He tries to act tough, but he can be a big softie sometimes" she added. "Nice to meet you, Poker" she mewed. The creepy vibe he gave off had disappeared, he had a much friendlier vibe now.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 9, 2012 2:12:55 GMT -5
Poker was glad she seemed to be getting more comfortable around him. "Well, our attack is planned for tomorrow night. That gives you a day to train and brush up whatever skills you can." Poker said, leading her into the makeshift camp.
Only seven other cats were present. Four other toms and three she-cats. Most of them looked jumpy and eyed Emberpaw nervously until Poker introduced her. "Emberpaw, this is Freckles," his tail flicked to a speckled tomcat, "Roan," a brown she-cat nodded sternly, "Ploon," he pointed to a long-furred white tom, "Tug," a gray tom beside Ploon dipped his head, "Lossi," a scarred black she-cat looked back from where she sat atop the rock pile that sat in the background, "Bly," an orange face poked out from behind Roan, "and Izzy," the last tortoiseshell tom waved his tail in greeting.
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Post by flameh on Nov 9, 2012 2:16:51 GMT -5
Emberpaw knew that no amount of training between now and the next night would help. Besides, she didn't want to embarass herself in front of these cats. "Hi, nice to meet you all" she mewed. She looked around at all the cats, unsure of what to do now.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 9, 2012 2:21:02 GMT -5
Poker smiled as some of them returned the greeting kindly while others, like Lossi, didn't answer at all. He knew they weren't a very trusting bunch anymore. He wound his way through those gathered until he reached the brown she-cat that was grooming Bly. "Roan, she could use a bit of tactical training." Poker said softly, so as not to attract too much attention. Roan, looking for all the world like she hadn't heard him, gave a barely perceived nod. Poker knew Roan had lost a lot to their enemy, and would see this battle through to her death or his. She would also ensure Emberpaw was ready for what lay ahead.
"Well Emberpaw, care to join me as I show you around?" Roan called to her, trotting towards the newcomer.
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Post by flameh on Nov 9, 2012 11:07:03 GMT -5
Emberpaw didn't want to train with anyone but Radge. Everyone else would just tell her what a failure she was and how useless she would be.
"Sure" she mewed, trying to sound enthusiastic.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 9, 2012 15:17:18 GMT -5
Roan led her just outside the camp grounds and then paused. "So how did you get tangled up in this mess?" She asked kindly.
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 20:05:03 GMT -5
Emberpaw followed Roan outside of the camp. She stopped when the she-cat did, turning to look at her. "Well Radge is my friend and I'm just here to help save him "she mewed.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 10, 2012 21:28:48 GMT -5
"Well, that's loyal of you. Don't see that very much out of cats these days." Roan remarked sadly.
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 22:22:38 GMT -5
"He saved me before, and saving him is the least I can do" she mewed.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 10, 2012 22:29:39 GMT -5
"That's good. Want to learn a new trick we've devised?" Roan offered.
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 22:37:39 GMT -5
"What kind of trick?" Emberpaw asked. She was nervous and didn't really want to train with the she-cat. She just wanted everything to go back to normal.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 10, 2012 22:39:59 GMT -5
"Here, try to spring at me." Roan said, taking a defensive stance.
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 22:45:23 GMT -5
Emberpaw shook her head. "I'd rather not" she mewed, looking at the ground. She didn't need to hear another cat tell her how much of a failure she is.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 10, 2012 22:50:16 GMT -5
Roan tilted her head. "What's wrong?" She asked.
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 22:54:27 GMT -5
"Nothing, I'm just a little tired" she lied. She had no intention of telling anyone else about her issues. She just wanted Radge back, she didn't want to be with these strangers.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 10, 2012 22:56:50 GMT -5
Roan shrugged. "Well, okay." She said, backing off. "But I only meant to help."
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 23:01:56 GMT -5
Emberpaw internally cursed herself, she didn't mean to make the she-cat back away. She just didn't want to train with them. "I know" she mewed.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 10, 2012 23:19:59 GMT -5
"If you ever want to try it, let me know." Roan said with a flick of her tail.
------ flash over-------
Radge hissed with pain as claws dug into his flesh. He felt teeth sinking into his neck and shaking him and he moaned as the movement jerked his other injuries. He'd been set upon by three or four cats at a time throughout his stay so far. It was only the fourth or fifth attack, but already his aching body was screaming for rest and healing. He couldn't hold out like this much longer.
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Post by flameh on Nov 10, 2012 23:25:27 GMT -5
"I will" Emberpaw mewed. "Thank you for the offer" she added. She knew she should probably do some sort of practice so she could help Radge, but couldn't bring herself to do it. ((My baby  ) |
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 11, 2012 0:22:14 GMT -5
"Sounds good." Roan said with a nod, rising to continue the tour.
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Post by flameh on Nov 11, 2012 22:41:14 GMT -5
Emberpaw got back to her paws and padded closer to the she-cat. She was glad Roan didn't try to push her.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 16, 2012 21:17:15 GMT -5
"That's were we store pray and over there is the dungpile." Roan flicked her tail in two opposite directions. "Most of us aren't too dangerous, but do not sneak up on Lossi or approach her from her right side. She'll not say anything, but she's blind in her right eye. She'll tear your fur out and ask questions later."
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