[ti]Open[/ti]New Friends

[Mama]

With her eyes being opened for quite a bit, Briarfrost eventually deemed it to be time to let her offspring go out and explore. As the tiny tabby was carried out and placed near the entrance, her mother had headed away to get a bit of fresh air and maybe a nice meal. Some others may have been worried or sad, but Lilykit was more focused on her new surroundings to care.


"Woah!" The tiny kit said with a grin, glancing around as she moved to get up. When she got to a standing position, however, it took her one step before her paws shot out and she was sent faceplanting into the dirt. Mama always said it was fine and that she was a bit clumsier then the others, which was also fine with her. Her siblings were just more balanced, and of course one day she'll be as good as them! With her tail curled up in the air, Lilykit flopped and rolled towards the center of the camp to get a better look at things, though she did look as if someone was tripping her or something blocked her with each step. Her paws would stick out and wobble before freaking out... which was a bit funny to look at.

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STORMYKIT >>

    The harsh light was bright in the new kits eyes as she slowly wandered out of what had been her safe space for the past moon. Stormykit had been apprehensive at first at leaving her nest, but her sister had convinced her it was fine. Besides, if Lilykit could do it, so could she, right? The fluffy she-cat made sure to stay close to her sister, offering her support for if she fell. Her large paws stood carefully, a few inches from the entrance to the nursery. Looking around, she noticed there were cats everywhere. Some scents she recognized from coming in and out of the nursery, and some were completely new. The kit hadn't quite decided if she felt safe or not yet, her yellow eyes blinking rapidly, trying to adjust. It sure was a lot colder out here than it was in the nest...maybe she should go back inside? But Stormy didn't want to leave her sister all alone. 

[Mama]

Getting back up with a grin still planted on her face, she turned to her fluffy and huge littermate before leaning a bit against her. "Look! So many other cats, right? Maybe we'll meet someone cool, like a leader or even some warriors!" The kitten said eagerly, her eyes wide. A few taillengths away, there was more cats rushing in and out of camp, some with prey or others with smaller apprentices. It was so busy, yet amazing!

"Maybe one of them could show us some battle moves, I bet you would do great with them!" Lilykit said as she turned towards Stormykit with a purr.

[silverfang218]

Shadowgaze was milling around camp, having already gone hunting earlier. He was more or less waiting for someone to invite him on a patrol or for something to happen. His patience was rewarded as he sees two little kits marching out of the nursery; the grey warrior smiles as he alters his course to approach the little cats.

The small warrior, only the size of a young apprentice, lays down a little ways away from the kits, not wanting to surprise or scare them while also wanting to bring himself down to eye level with them. “Hello.” His raspy yet still gentle voice calls out to the two tiny she-cats. “My name is Shadowgaze. What are your names?” He asks, his intense violet eyes soft as he gazes at the cute lil fluffs in front of him.

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STORMYKIT >>

    The large kit turned and gave her sister a soft lick on the forehead. "Maybe one of them could show us some battle moves, I bet you would do great with them!" The thought of trying to battle one of these large cats made Stormykit feel sick, how could her sister think she would be good at such a thing? Sure she was large for a kit, but her paws always felt awkward and heavy. All the fluffy kit wanted to do was run back into the nursery and snuggle up to her mother, where she knew she was safe and warm. The thought didn't last long until one of the bigger cats approached them, he called himself "Shadowgaze". It took everything in Stormy's power not to turn tail and run to find Briarfrost. No, she couldn't leave Lilykit, she'd protect her. These were her Clanmates after all, they wouldn't hurt them, would they? Stormykit gave a nervous glance to the tom but remained silent.

[Mama]

Lilykit purred happily at her sister, glancing up before a larger cat strode up to them. He was a bit larger or the same size as Mama, and Mama was a big cat... so he must be a warrior! "Hi! I'm-" The kitten started to greet, before suddenly her leg shot out from under her, and she was sent spinning down onto the ground with a roll.

"-Lilykit."

With a shake of her head, the feline looked towards her sister before trying to get herself up, giving a yelp as her paw stuck in the air before she fell back down. "Well, this is not working! That's Stormykit, she's my sister!" Lilykit mewed, pricking her ears towards her.

[silverfang218]

Shadowgaze’s ears twitch as Lilykit loses her footing and takes a little tumble; he would move closer and try to help her but it looks like the other kit is about to cut and run. He doesn’t want to chase her away, plus Lilykit keeps right on talking so she must be fine. “You alright, Lilykit? Want a little help?” Shadow asks anyways, carefully creeping a tad bit closer without standing all the way back up.

His violet gaze flicks from Lilykit to Stormykit. “It’s nice to meet you both.” He mews softly, trying to keep his voice as gentle as possible. “No need to be afraid of me, Stormykit. I mean you no harm; you’re safe here, in our camp.” He responds to the nervous look she gave him in a soothing voice, wanting to make her feel comfortable around him.

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STORMYKIT >>

    Her gaze shifted from the big warrior back to her sister as she stumbled. Stormykit moved quickly, taking her sister by the scruff and trying to help haul her back to her feet. The kit still kept her eyes on Shadowgaze, making sure he didn't make any sudden movements. However, he seemed genuine in his approach, so she lowered her guard, her small fangs protruding from her mouth before she spoke. "Hello..." She started, her yellow eyes staring him down. Maybe this cat wasn't so bad after all. her curiosity getting the better of her, the young cat let out a mew, "What's it like being a warrior?"

[Mama]

"I'm fine! Just like Mama said, I'm a little clumsy!" Lilykit said, as her sister scooped her up to her feet. Her teeth, long like her sisters, stuck out as she spoke and were rather large and sharp, but it was more hidden especially with her other disability. Little did she know, the source of her flopping wasn't a thing she could get rid of... no matter how hard she tried. It was likely she'd never even have the chance to be a true warrior, despite the spirit inside of her.

The word warrior caught her attention, and with a small swipe of her paw, the kit fell right back onto her face with a thud. "You're a warrior!" She said through the dirt, her movements sharp and irregular. "That's so cool!"

[silverfang218]

Shadowgaze stifles a chuckle as he sees Stormykit helping Lilykit to her feet; the two kinda reminded him of how he and Wildwing were as kits. Inseparable and always helping each other… though Wild and Shadow were usually helping each other either get into trouble or get out of it.

The young warrior nods, a bit of relief on his face as Lilykit responds that she’s okay, though he creeps a bit closer as Lily once again faceplants. He wants to help, but he also doesn’t want them to be a scared. His ears perk up as Stormy seems to decide that he’s okay and asks a typical kit question. “I dunno; it’s pretty cool I suppose. Warriors have to work hard everyday, but that’s okay.” He gives a little shrug, not playing it up at all. He gives a sheepish smile to both of his small companions.