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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 16, 2012 23:51:33 GMT -5
The tomcat turned and batted her face with his paw, his claws coming down her nose with a hiss.
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Post by flameh on Nov 16, 2012 23:56:16 GMT -5
Emberpaw hissed in pain as claws met her nose. She raised her own paw, swiping claws at the tom's eyes. She needed to weaken him somehow, or she had no shot, and she knew it. But she wouldn't back down, she needed to save Radge, regardless of what it cost her.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 17, 2012 0:02:25 GMT -5
The tom stepped back, whimpering with pain before another she-cat barreled into Emberpaw, defending her mate while he recovered himself. She viciously sank her teeth into Emberpaw's back along her spine.
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Post by flameh on Nov 17, 2012 0:05:03 GMT -5
Emberpaw yowled in pain, as teeth sunk into her back. She writhed in pain and tried to roll over, in an attempt to dislodge the she-cat. Instead she ended up unbalancing herself, losing what little leverage she had.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 17, 2012 0:06:28 GMT -5
The she-cat lunged at her, but a gray streak flew in her path, knocking her away from Emberpaw as Radge stood over her, snarling with barely controlled fury. Messing with him was one thing, messing with her was another.
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Post by flameh on Nov 17, 2012 0:11:08 GMT -5
Emberpaw looked up at Radge and couldn't help but smile. He was there and safe. She quickly got back to her paws and looked between Radge and the she-cat, trying to decide the best course of action.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 17, 2012 0:26:31 GMT -5
Suddenly, a large tomcat leaped on Emberpaw, pinning her with claws hanging threateningly in front of her face. "Stop!" He ordered the fighters.
Radge glared hatred at the leader, but glared at the cats to listen. He wouldn't risk Emberpaw.
The leader chuckled. "Well well well, this little she-cat means so much to you does she? Does she mean as much to you as your daughter did? Or will you let her die too?"
Radge was nearly overcome with grief at the memory. "Shut up." He said, his voice hoarse.
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Post by flameh on Nov 17, 2012 0:30:59 GMT -5
Emberpaw froze in place. She didn't dare move, not with his claws so close to her face. She whimpered in fear, and tried to look at Radge. She needed to know he was there, that he would save her. She was so lost in her own fear that she didn't hear the comment about Radge's daughter, "Help" she mewed, her voice quiet and trembling.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 19:39:12 GMT -5
Emberpaw's desperate plea didn't make Radge's rage diminish any. It made him all the more terrified and ferocious. "Let. Her. Go." He demanded.
"And what are you going to do about it?" The leader growled. "How much are you willing to give?"
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 19:48:20 GMT -5
Emberpaw could feel herself start to tremble. She just wanted to go home with Radge. She took a deep breath, deciding if she couldn't leave at least Radge could. "You can have me" she mewed "just let Radge leave."
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 19:52:15 GMT -5
The leader chuckled. "Such loyalty..." He remarked, looking at Radge.
Radge looked at Emberpaw with a soft smile. "Of course she is. She's loyal, brave, and the best she-cat I've ever had the privilege of knowing." He said, gazing into her eyes. Just ever so slightly he moved his shoulders up, trying to signal her to throw the leader off balance.
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 19:56:13 GMT -5
Emberpaw smiled at Radge's words, and looked at him. She noticed the slight upward movement of his shoulders and her smile morphed into a smirk. She took a deep breath before pushing upwards with all her strength, in an attempt to throw the tom off balance.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 19:59:04 GMT -5
Knocked back, the leader was unable to defend himself when Radge sprang forward, throwing him off his paws and rolling him in the dirt. Radge didn't even show any mercy, but slew the surprised leader with a quick swipe. Panting, he rushed back to Emberpaw, looking her over worriedly. "Are you okay?" He asked, examining every inch of her for himself.
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 20:02:55 GMT -5
Emberpaw watched with wide eyes as Radge attacked the leader. She smiled when he came over to her. "I'm fine" she mewed getting to her paws "just a scratch." "How are you? Are you okay?" she asked, nuzzling him. She silently thanked StarClan for saving Radge.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 20:30:46 GMT -5
Radge licked her ears in a rush of affection. "Fine." He replied, though the forest was soon spinning as he grew dizzy. He had to close his eyes to wait for it to pass.
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 20:32:56 GMT -5
Emberpaw looked at Radge and noticed the various wounds littering his body. She felt her heart constrict painfully at the sight. "Of course you are" she mewed, not believing him. "Come on, lets go sit down somewhere" she said, moving to Radge's side to help him.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 20:42:00 GMT -5
Radge didn't deny he was injured. He sat beside her and Roan came over, carrying a bundle of herbs. "Still at the healing I see," he greeted affectionately.
"Well, you still are at getting yourself nearly killed." She bantered back.
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 20:46:17 GMT -5
Emberpaw sat next to Radge, taking comfort in his presence. She was thankful Roan could help him. However she felt a spike of jealousy as they bantered, it was what she did with Radge.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 20:52:05 GMT -5
"Yes, if I recall correctly though you once teased that I have nine lives. This is only my fourth." Radge replied.
Roan rolled her eyes. "Very funny."
Lossi padded over and Roan was instantly silenced. The dark she-cat eyed Radge with a hard stare, making him shift in place.
"He'll be fine mum." Roan said softly.
"Sure he will." Lossi replied, narrowing her eyes. "He is just like his father."
"Is that why you can't stand me? Because you don't want to remember him?" Radge growled.
"Brother..." Roan chided.
"You will never understand that sort of loss, but your friend will. Is this really what is best for her?" Lossi asked, eying Emberpaw.
Radge snarled. "That is up to her."
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 21:00:50 GMT -5
Emberpaw looked between the three cats, confusion etching her features. "Brother?" she asked, looking at Radge, a puzzled look on her face. She had no idea who any of the cats actually were.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 21:04:08 GMT -5
Radge sighed. "Emberpaw, this is my mother and sister." He said. "Roan is four seasons younger though."
"And he never lets me forget it." Roan replied.
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 21:10:08 GMT -5
Emberpaw smiled at the she-cats. She wasn't sure what she should say, her experiences with siblings were horrible. Instead of saying anything she looked at Radge, her eyes asking if they could go home.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 21:12:22 GMT -5
Radge returned the look curiously. Lossi left them in peace and Roan finished tending to him. "Get some rest." She ordered, leaving him with an affectionate lick.
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Post by flameh on Nov 19, 2012 21:19:13 GMT -5
Emberpaw really wanted to go home. She didn't want to be here with Radge's family. "Can we leave soon?" she asked quietly.
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Post by Lemon Zinger on Nov 19, 2012 21:22:02 GMT -5
Radge looked at her curiously. "What's wrong?" He asked.
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