Out of Breath

[Dreamstar♫]

Dreamstar let out a small sigh and shook her head, her sapphire eyes calm but tinted with frustration at the medicine cat's accusation. "There will be a time for that discussion," She replied, giving Speckledfeather a warm smile. "But that time is not now." She looked down at the two, small bundles with gentle eyes. "They will not suffer for how they came to be." The grey she-cat turned to the WindClan medicine cat and nodded. "You must take care of them," She meowed soothingly. "We will talk about other things later."

[Featherleaf]

Featherpaw relaxed, realizing that everyone is ok. She sensed the comforting prescence of Dreamstar. She realized Silkheart still didn't know everything that was going on. She padded up to her. It's alright Silkheart. The kits are beautiful. One looks like Speckledfeather, and the other is fluffy, orange and white. The speckled one is a tom, and the other one is a she-cat. They're lovely Silkheart. We're not sure who the father is. She lied, not wanting to give away Speckledfeather's secret. Thank you for offering your help. It was nice to know we had someone in case things went wrong. Now, would you like to stay in here or go outside with the rest of your clan? She asked him kindly.

[Silkheart<3]

Silkheart froze when Featherpaw said, "...orange and white..." The father was Flamestar. But why? Silkheart would talk to him later. She would definentially keep this a secret. Silkheart relaxed and meowed, "Thank you for telling me. They seem beautiful. I wish I could see them..." Silkheart trailed off. "I'm going to stay and help Speckledfeather." Silkheart meowed to Featherpaw. She purred and licked Speckledfeather's head.

[Featherleaf]

Featherpaw noticed Silkheart's sudden silence and shock. She rolled her eyes in annoyed way. Silkheart had also figured out who the father is. You know the father doesn't have to be Flamestar. It could be another cat or Speckledfeather could have a relative. She said in hushed tone, knowing what Silkheart was thinking. She shook her head. This "secret" would not stay secret for long.

Featherpaw went over to Speckledfeather and layed down beside her. I will stay with you if you like. I'm sure Silverfur wouldn't mind. Featherpaw actually wasn't sure at all if Silver fur would let her stay, but she wanted Speckledfeather to have some reassurance. Then, again, she smelled the sweet scent of Dreamstar. It was a lot stronger near Speckledfeather. She let out a sigh of relief. StarClan didn't reject Speckledfeather.

[Silkheart<3]

Silkheart laid her head on her paws. "I'm not going to tell anybody if thats where your getting at." Silkheart meowed to Featherpaw, making sure that Speckledfeather could hear that she wasn't going to tell. It was actually pretty obvious that Flamestar was father of Speckledfeather's kits. He had been acting weird lately. She would never hurt Flamestar or Speckledfeather by telling their secret. Silkheart smelled the air to see who was still here and she could just smell a trace of Dreamstar. StarClan was watching over Speckledfeather.

[Featherleaf]

Ok, I see. Thank you. She said genuinely gracious. She was still waiting for Speckledfeather to tell her to leave or not. While waiting for her answer, she groomed herself. Then she saw Silkheart begin to sniff around. Firestar is still here, obviously. Silverfur, and I think I smell Dreamstar. That's at least a good sign. She thought she got everybody. She was just saying them off her memory, didn't want to look around.

[Lionclaw]

Silverfur stayed silent, thoughts running through her mind. She silently sniffed the air, catching the familiar scent of StarClan. She was sure Dreamstar was here, watching the medicine cat. At the mention of her name she looked to Featherpaw, warm look in her saphirre eyes. "I wouldn't mind. You could probably use the help with the little ones to look after," she said warmly to Speckledfeather.

[Featherleaf]

Featherpaw snapped her head at Silverfur. At first a look of surprise was on her face, but it was soon replaced by a warm smile. She nodded her head in thanks to Silverfur. So, what do you think Speckledfeather? Would like me to stay? She asked kindly to the medicine cat queen.

[Silkheart<3]

Silkheart wanted to watch the kits. They must be so cute. Silkheart thought about what the Clan was going to say. StarClan obviously accepted it. Silkheart was a very kind-hearted cat. She accepted it to.

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^{After a while, Speckledfeather finally regained her energy. "I-I want to thank you.. all of you. This was hard for me." the silver tabby mewed, looking up to her friends. Her eyes sparkled with warmth and affection as she took in the faces of her life-long friends. "If you wouldn't mind, Silverfur, I'd love to have Featherpaw with me for a while." She smiled, and licked her Lunarkit. She locked eyes with Silverfur, and bowed her head, silently thanking the wise cat. "I could use the help with the kits, and also running the den while I'm here with these ones." Purring, she wrapped her tail around her kits, and nuzzled her deputy, just behind her.}

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[W h i s p e r ♥[Star]]

As he suckled, he could hear voices. They are so loud! Don't they know a kit is trying to eat in peace? He jumped when he felt someone lick him. But then he felt the presence of his mother, and he relaxed. Then he just kept suckling, and hoping his eyes would open soon.

[Featherleaf]

I would be honored to help you Speckledfeather. But first, I would like to go to the Clan meeting. Right after that, I will come straight here. I will tell Flamestar. She quickly padded up to Flamestar. I will attend my clan's meeting, then I will come back. I will be here to help Speckledfeather, seeing as she does not have an apprentice to help her. She bowed her head and began toward the den. Once out of the camp, she started running toward camp.

TO:: CAMP

(ok, this may get confusing. But I didn't want my cats being in the same place. So I made this, so it looks like I'm going to the clan, but I'm already there. There, I'm gonna post and I'm gonna say I'm coming back. So after a few people post here, I'm gonna post back and I'll stay here. Hope that makes sense.)

[Lionclaw]

Silverfur nodded and followed Featherpaw out. "RiverClan thanks you," she added before padding out. She ran to catch up to Featherpaw as they bounded back to camp.

To;; Camp.

[Silkheart<3]

Silkheart purred. She could tell that Speckledfeather was feeling a little better now. "It's no problem Speckledfeather. I just wish I could see the kits." Silkheart sighed. She wanted to see the kits. Silkheart dipped her head as the two RiverClan cats exited the den. Silkheart was going to stay with Speckledfeather. Then she thought of something. "Speckledfeather, can I help you with anything?"

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^{Speckledfeather felt a bit dizzy after watching the cats leave and come and what not, but she kept her head. Turning to her deputy, she smiled. "No, I think I'm good." But right after that, her stomach let out a large grumble. For about three seconds, Speckledfeather's eyes were wide with shock, but then she laughed. "I guess my stomach thinks otherwise!" She purred.}

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((YUCK))