on hiatus

As Corvidcall began to speak, you realized there was a bit of commotion back by one of the dens. You barely got a chance to look and see what was happening before a shrill voice cut through his speech.

“LILYKIT IS GONE!” A heavily distressed light brown charlie burst from the den, eyes widened in a panic. A thin grey-and-white tom followed them, his striking yellow eyes wide.

“It’s faint, but I picked up Badgerclan in the nursery!” He cried, looking more terrified than the rest of the clan. Runnelstar’s fur fluffed up, and she growled.

“Thank you, Larkplume. It seems we’ll be cutting Greenbee’s next mediation trip from our schedule. Shrewcry, Roachdive… Come to my den, we’re planning a raid,” She snarled, tail lashing as she jumped off the rock.

Corvidcall followed her hesitantly, presumably asking her if he should come. She snapped angrily at him, and he backed off. You couldn’t hear the exchange as the other cats all burst into yowls of rage and protest.

A young kit with a few starlike spots of white on her forehead stood amongst the chaos, looking terrified and confused. You hurried over to them to make sure they were okay.

“Hey, what’s wrong?”

“I shoulda stayed with lilykit… She wanted to stay in the den ‘cause she thinks they’re gonna bring dad back… They took her! I coulda stopped them!” They sobbed, bursting into tears at the question.

You pull the kit close, and look around for someone who can help. “Who’s your dad? Is he Ferretchase? Where’s your mom?”

“Mhm… Momma went to the stars, but yea, he got taken… I miss dad! They’re gonna save him, right?” They ask, looking up at you with wide, hopeless eyes.

You hardly get a chance to reply before the brown charlie and a yellow charlie arrived to check on the kit.

“Poppypaw, thank you for finding Dazzlekit! You truly are a gift.” The brown charlie bumped their head against yours in thanks, “I’m sorry for the rough introduction… I’m Applejumble, the only caretaker here other than Weaselheart. This is Weaselheart, by the way…”

“Hello. Is Dazzlekit okay?” They ask, eyes trained on the young kit.

“I’m ok… I miss dad and Lilykit. Can i go with them to get them back?” They ask softly, looking up at Weaselheart with big eyes.

“I can’t let you go, but I promise Ferretchase will come back with the patrol if he has any fight left…” Weaselheart reassured, though there was an uncertain look in his eyes.

“Ok! Dad is a big, strong warrior! He can do it!!” They purr, rubbing against the other cat. Weaselheart gave a pained smile, and motioned to Applejumble. The other charlie picked Dazzlekit up, and took them into the nursery. Snailberry and Shrewcry approached you from behind, and Weaselheart alerted you to their arrival with a nod.

“Hey, sweetie, there’s going to be a raid on Badgerclan soon. Larkplume’s going to be leading us there, and i’ll be on standby just outside their camp for anyone who needs to get out of the fray… You haven’t even learned herbs yet, let alone any fighting skills, so I won’t make you come if you don’t want.” Snailberry seemed… scared.

We all saw vertical Moonpaw SO how about a horizontal one??!