[ti]Private[/ti]A little question.

[Mama]

Briarfrost had been very busy the last few days, always looking for a time to tell Wolfclaw what was up... but with his new apprentice and his other life, she could never find him alone. However, she couldn't keep up with her duties anymore and sneak around with Asterkit who rested in the warrior den with her, and decided the best thing to do would be to take a spot in the nursery.



But what would Wolfclaw think, when she told him she was having his kits? Was it too soon for that, or did he not want kits yet? She decided to ask these questions to the next best cat: Owlstar.



Scooping up Asterkit carefully, she lapped the kitten once or twice to assure her she was fine, before quickly leaving the den and heading to the leaders. "Owlstar?" She softly mewed out, her tail flickering back and forth nervously.

[Ezi]

     The little girl had been resting alongside Mama when she was scooped up into the air. While at first she was ready to protest, she was quickly comforted by the warm tongue that swiped over her in a calming way. Opening her bright kitten-blue eyes, the little one looked around from her swinging place in Mama’s jaws.
     
       There were creatures everywhere! Everywhere! The little two week old kit had never known anything but mama, the bad red, other squirmies, new mama, and the bad pokey, so all of these creatures...it was crazy! There were many bigs that looked kinda like mama but...not exactly. So weird! They were lotsa different colors and shapes and sizes. It was all so much for the little babe to take in. 

     The little girl was carried into a new place, with just one strong scent of another creature. Then Mama spoke. What was that? Allstah or something? It wasn’t really important to the little one, she just wanted to nurse again. Why was Mama holding her so? “Mreow,” the feisty little kit chirped, wishing she could ask Mama where she was. Alas, the downsides of being too young to talk. She had barely just begun to see, so she guessed it was reasonable to wait for words to become...whatever they became?

[M'Lady]

Owlstar was a bit... Sad, to say the least. She adored her kits, and she was just SO HAPPY! They were finally gonna be a part of the clan, make new experiences, meet new friends, travel the territory! Oh and their first gathering!
But this would be her first night without them, and without Rainfur. He was busy catching up on warrior duties, which she put him up to of course. She'd let him slack a little when their kits were in the nursery, but now it was time to set an example to the new apprentices. He'd probably sleep in the warriors den too, she didn't blame him, he'd be tired from hanging around them all the time anyway. So yes, Owlstar was a bit sad. Until scents invaded her mind and a voice caught her attention.

She turned, ears perked and yellow eyes glowing. "Oh, Briarfrost," She spoke softly, after noticing the little kit in her jaws. Asterkit... She remembered, Briar had asked permission to take the little scrap in. The leader immediately warmed, seeing the kit, and a rumbling purr escape her throat. "You brought the little dear in, hm? Come, put her down, I'm sure she doesn't enjoy being held too much." Owlstar mused, stepping back to leave her nest open for Briar and the kit.

"What can I do for you this fine day?"

[Mama]

Of course the warrior relaxed a bit to see Owlstar, why wouldn't she? Hopefully she would understand the situation she was in, since she did just see her own litter become apprentices. With a dip of her head, the feline padded into the den and softly put down Asterkit.

Turning her head around towards her leader, Briarfrost took a deep breath. "Ever since I adopted in Asterkit, I've stayed in the warriors den with the others... but I think it's time for me to move into the nursery." She softly mewed, before moving her thin tail to show her bloated sides, which stuck out against her thin fur. Slowly, she sat back down before nervously gazing down at the ground, hoping she would take this well.

"I-I also haven't told Wolfclaw yet... about either this or Asterkit. He's been really busy lately and I never have the time to get in a private conversation with him." Briarfrost softly added, before glancing back up. Her eyes flickered with hope, but also a bit of nervousness.

[Ezi]

       The teensy aqua-eyed feline made a soft sound of contentment as she was tenderly set back onto the floor. Her paws held her up, and she stood proudly. Standing was hard, but Asterkit was a tough little warrior. She looked up at the new creature and gave a bright squeak, tottering as she tried to continue to stand.

[M'Lady]

She watched Asterkit, even as Briarfrost spoke. Was it possible that her own kits had been so small? She couldn't remember, but her whiskers twitched in amusement as she watched the young she-kit attempt to stay standing. She moved her tail to steady the kit on her paws, her movements careful and slow so she wouldn't startle the poor thing.

She looked up when Briarfrost finished, yellow eyes glowing with warmth and sympathy as she studied the young she-cat her cousin was so infatuated with. Then, she finally let out a soft laugh, shaking her head slightly in her own amusement. "You know, I was going to ask, but I wasn't quite sure," The leader confessed, with a shrug of her shoulders. "If it makes you feel any better, I'm guessing most of the she-cats in the clan know already," She added, setting her sights back down on Asterkit. Oh, Newleaf was on it's way, the clan would surely welcome some new kits, especially those of the sweet Briarfrost and the formidable Wolfclaw. "But toms are oblivious, of course, I'm sure he has no idea." She met her gaze once again, her voice steady and firm when she said these next words.

"Don't worry, Briar. He's going to be a great father. All he's ever wanted was a family that he could love and protect." She told her, before striding forward, (careful to avoid the small Asterkit) to sit beside the mother-to-be. "And I'll love them too, they'll be my kin after all. You have nothing to be afraid of."

[Mama]

The she-cat looked towards Asterkit before lapping her softly a few times on the head, the kit's pelt almost a bit too neat from Briarfrost's constant attention on her. There was hardly a hair out of place... well, until the kitten started to play. Glancing back up as the fluffy feline sat down by her, she couldn't help but feel a bit less nervous.

It was nice to get a bit of relationship help, especially from someone who knew everyone so well. "T-thank you.." Briarfrost said, her fur relaxing a bit. "I'm hoping its a nice surprise when he does have time to talk, and I think he'll like little Asterkit here. Hopefully she'll be a good role model for her own siblings too." She said with a small chuckle, gazing towards the kit affectionately.

[M'Lady]

As said kit wandered back over to where Owlstar had gone to sit beside Briar, the leader gave a soft laugh.
"Oh, I'm sure Aster will be a lovely role model," She mused, curling her tail around the small she-cat when she came close enough for her to do so. "And, as I said, don't worry. It'll be fine. On the rare off chance that he doesn't find it to be a nice surprise, let me know and I'll whack some sense into my kit cousin. You are a sweet, responsible young she-cat, he's lucky to have you." Owlstar hummed, tilting her head slightly to the side as she continued to watch the kit.

"I'll suspend you from warrior duties, you look to be far enough along. When you get a moment, I recommend going to Larkbeat. She's very good at explaining the process and will talk you through step by step if need be. But overall, it's so exciting! The clan will be thrilled for strong young kits."

[Mama]

Briarfrost chuckled lightly at her kind words, a purr rumbling in the now queen's throat. Her tail curled around her stomach, and her ears perked up as she grew less nervous and more relaxed. "I'm glad. At least the nursery won't be overflooding with kits." She said with a grin. "Of course, that's not really a bad thing, but it's good that we have so many apprentices now." The feline said.

With a stretch, she sent a final smile towards her before nudging Asterkit. "Come on sweetie, mama has to move our nest." Briarfrost mewed softly, lapping her once or twice over the head before scooping her up, and with a final yet thankful nod towards Owlstar, leaving.

[Ezi]

     As the little babe was nudged tenderly along, she threw a last glance back at the new creature, making eye contact and blinking those big frosty orbs once more. Then, once again, Mama drew her up into her jaws after giving soft licks along her pelt. Asterkit swung gently from side to side as she was held, still not taking her eyes off of the leader. "Mmmmreeep," she chirped, giving what could only be seen as a smile, or what she could manage of a smile. She was really tired. Maybe facial expressions were even more tiring than standing! Eh, it didn't matter now. As mama walked out with Asterkit, the little one was lulled by the soft swinging. Her soft eyes fluttered shut. It'd been an eventful day.