[ti]Open[/ti]I Hate Being Sick!!!

[Dragon]

Silvermist had begun coughing back when they were in the barn. Her throat burned and her nose and eyes ran. More often then not she was sent into coughing spasms. She was weak and tired all the time. When Mistclan had moved back to the grotto she had needed the help of warriors to get her back. And instead of going into the nursery like her kits she had gone into the Medicine Cats Den which had been one of the very first dens to be cleaned out. She had been giving fresh bedding and was being cared for but she just wanted to get back to her kits.

That morning she had awoken early because her body had been racked by coughs. That's how one of the warriors had found her when they brought some freshkill in for her. She had tried to purr of thanks but the purr just made her start coughing again. After the tom had left she reached out and dragged the rabbit leg closer to her and took the tiniest bite. After she chewed and swallowed she groaned and pushed it away from her. Daisypetals could have it when he woke up. Silvermist curled back up into her nest shivering and coughing. She felt absolutely horrible. "I hate being sick," she groaned softly.


(Is Whitecough but is going to be turning into Greencough)

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A white young warrior made her way into the medicine cat's den as well and was coughing. This time, she was against her mate. Once she made it through the opening, she tried to leave her mate at the opening of the medicine cat's den as she didn't want to get him sick too.

She noticed Silvermist, and only nodded to the queen before she moved to another spot to give Silvermist her space. She got herself as comfortable as she can which wasn't very comfortable as she started coughing again. She tried to sigh but only coughed again. She knew her mate gave Silvermist the rabbit leg. Snowstorm didn't look happy, but how could she be since she was sick too.

[Dragon]

Tumblefoot helped his mate into the Medicine Cats den and when she tried to shoo him away he shook his head violently. "Not going to happen, I'm not leaving your side until I'm sure you're going to be ok." He rushed ahead and gathered some unused moss that smelled clean of sickness he was pretty sure it was clean moss. He gathered up as much of it as he could then lay the feathers down over it that he had originally gathered for Silvermist but decided to give to his mate instead so she was comfortable. Once Snowstorm laid down in the moss he curled up around her to keep her warm.


Snowstorms chest racked with coughs, her chest rattled when she breathed and her nose and eyes streamed. She groaned softly and tried to get some rest. She was almost asleep when she heard paws steps coming towards her along with the sound of someone coughing. "Oh no," she groaned. She hoped greencough wasn't spreading and that this just happened by chance. "Is she... is she... ok?' Silvermist managed between racking coughs. her whole body shook with each cough.

[teeny]

    Oddpaw was awake earlier that morning. However without anyone else awake she had herself splayed out in her nest, on her back paws outstretched. Her tail ticked lazily as she tried to seek out any entertainment she could, whether it be watching water from the fall to counting the loose strands in her nest to seeing if she were able to flex her dew claws. Plainly put, the young cat was bored. Letting out a small sigh, Oddpaw shifted over to her side. She silently hoped someone would give her some type of task to complete.
     It seemed her prayers were answered as she heard the stifled coughs traveling throughout the camp. Blinking she stepped from the apprentice den and gave a quick glance around. Ah, there was someone in the medicine den. Oddpaw couldn’t tell who they were from afar but whoever they were they didn’t seem very interested in the prey they had received. She watched from where she stood as another cat joined the first, also seeming to be a bit under the weather.
     Ears perked, Oddpaw trotted over, tail raised high. Maybe they needed help! Moss always helped right? Perhaps these cats would like some, she certainly hoped so at least. Oddpaw offered a delicate smile to the first cat she had seen. The apprentice recognized her as Silvermist and so addressed her first. “Hi there!” She mewled, green eyes beaming. Oddpaw then smiled to other, she knew her as Snowstorm. “You two seem to be sick? What’s the matter? Does it hurt?” Oddpaw prattled. She wasn’t too versed in illnesses. But she wanted to help if she were able. “Do you need anything? I could get it!”

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Daisypetals woke up to the sound of horrible coughing coming from the medicine cat den.
Oh StarCLan...Silvermist must be feeling worse...
Rolling out of his nest, the flat-eared medicine cat walked into the medicine cat den, surprised to find not only Silvermist, but Snowstorm, Tumblefoot, and Oddpaw all packed in the den as well. 
"Please tell me you aren't all sick," he said, his voice showing the exhaustion that he expected he would soon have to face. 
But as he looked at the gathered cats, he was relieved to see that both Tumblefoot and Oddpaw seemed to be fairly healthy. Snowstorm, on the other paw, was coughing violently, along with Silvermist. 
 He scooted around the medicine den, brushing piles of catmint together to give to the ill warriors. For a little extra, and because it would soothe their sore throats, the medicine cat gripped a sweet honeycomb in his teeth, allowing the sweet smelling honey to drizzle over the leaves.
"Here, these should help," he told the warriors, pushing the leaves in their direction. "It should at least lessen the cough a bit."

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Snowstorm wasn't able to answer Silvermist's question, herself, however, she coughed which in itself answered Silvermist's question. She would push her mate away, but she enjoyed his warmth against her. She noticed Oddpaw, she shocks her head no, she didn't need anything. She didn't need anything right now since her mate got her anything she needed for now.

She noticed Daisypetals, and knew her mate would be showed away most likely. If he does, it saddens her, but she knew it was for him to not get sick too. She was thankful for the herbs to help her throat and to hopefully help her get better. She opened her mouth to say thank you but just coughed instead. She sighed and gave up, and just settled on nodding her head in thank you. She ate the herbs she was given, it soothed her throat quickly.

[Meow]

Frostfall's pale form slipped into the medicine den, her mouth filled with frigid, dripping moss. Even just walking to the waterfall had set a chill deep in the young medicine cat's bones. Oh, how cruel the life of a medicine cat was...

Frostfall blinked at the crowd of fur that had suddenly filled her den, loud chatter sounding from the group of cats as they took up space in her den. They were so... loud...

"What in the name of StarClan is going on here?" Frostfall grumbled as she approached the gathered felines, her eyes alight with irritation. "Goodness, this isn't the nursery! Get away from my patients, you pests," Frostfall growled, shooing the seemingly healthy visitors away from their ailing clan mates. "If you aren't sick, shoo! I don't need any of you catching a cough and giving me even more work to do!"

[Dragon]

Silvermist shivered, she couldn't seem to get warm. When Oddpaw came in she opened her maw to ask for more moss but instead her body racked with another coughing episode. It took her a few minutes until she was able to speak "more m-m-moss please," she croaked. When Daisypetals appeared she smiled up at him in thanks as he brought her herbs. She chewed them slowly and sighed the honey tasted good and soothed her sore throat to some degree.


Tumblefoot looked at his mate with fear and worry. "Thank you Daisypetals for her herbs." He nuzzled Snowstorms cheek. At the sound of more paw steps entering he looked up to see who else it was. Frostfalls entered and yowled angrily and ordered all the healthy cats out of her den. He didn't want to leave Snowstorms side but knew that Frostfall was right. He licked Snowstorms cheek and began to head out pausing at the entry "I'll be back to check on you when I get back from patrolling I promise." With that he disappeared.


Maplekit laid his paws over his ears. How was he supposed to get any sleep in this den with cats coughing all the time? The sooner he could get back to sleep the sooner he could do some more training with Sootface. At least one thing came out of him breaking his leg, he got to visit Starclan (Dark Forest) and train with Sootface.

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Snowstorm watched her mate leave. She felt sadness and coldness when her mate left already. She nodded when he said he check later after the patrols. It was a patrol she was to go on but can't now. She laid her head on her paws and watched Frostfall was the medicine cat walked in.

[teeny]

    Oddpaw frowned up visibly when Snowstorm replied a quiet no to her questions. Her ears drooped and she huffed. Well there goes that idea. But still, she felt something akin to pity clutch her heart at the wheezing, coughing cats. “Well- er, I’m not busy so if you need anything I can always get it!” She replied, just as Daisypetal stepped in to begin his own work.

    Oddpaw backpedaled to allow his space but sat down to observe the cat work. “I’m not sick.” She mewed, a bit too loud. She promptly when quiet as she watched the fluffed up cat assort herbs and...honey? Oddpaw blinked, almost fascinated. She had no idea what half of this stuff was but was intrigued enough to sit and watch.
 
    Just as she was beginning to get comfortable in watching the cat work, another voice made her fur fluff up in astonishment. Jumping to her paws, Oddpaw whipped her head around to see Frostfall hissing at the healthier cats to disperse lest they catch whatever is spreading. Abiding by Frostfall’s warning, she stalked a bit further away but remained within earshot of the medicine cat’s den. “Could I help?” She called after a moment of silence.