[Storm]ing out

[Moonpool]

The orange tom had recently been restless, not having near as many duties as he used too. Though it had been a few days he still got up early in the morning as if to go on patrol. A storm began to roll in and the forest was filled with the sound of pounding rain and crackling thunder. It got cooler in the elder's den, seeing it was not filled up with warm bodies like the warrior's den.

Moonpool did not want to go out in the rain so he stayed in his nest and watched the rain slowly turn the dirt ground outside into runny mud. Kits seemed to be running around enjoying the downpour as a few warriors and apprentices went to seek shelter under a tree or in a den. Moonpool sighed and rested his head upon his paws, watching lightning occasionally steak across the sky.

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Im home. And my home greets me with a storm. Great. He thought happily. He crouched down under his shelter, which was a holly bush, and gazed out at the lightning that split the sky with dazzling light. And the thunder that decided it would follow after. It was like a prefect harmony. Rain, Lightning, and Thunder. Perfect.

Just as the wind started, he thought of the elders. They were probably cold and hungry. Getting up from his spot he quickly dashed to the fresh kill pile and grabbed a vole and a black bird from the pile and raced to the elders den. Squeezing inside he put the Rey down to find Moonpool in there? Did he become an elder when I left? Impossible! He is still young. He thought. Moonpool, I am guessing all is well. He said and dipped his head.

[Moonpool]

Moonpool narrowed his eyes as a dark,dripping figure entered the den. Moonpool let out a small purr of delight when he realized it was Stormshadow , his former apprentice.

"Of course, I was kind of hoping to go hunting today until it began raining..." He mewed looking into the trees outside, thinking of how if the weather was better he could have gone after a vole or mouse for a meal. He sighed and stood up slowly to greet Stormshadow formally. He rubbed past the dark coloured cat getting his own pelt wet and looked into his blue eyes.
"How about you, everything been going well?" He asked curious, he had not spoken to the cat in a while.

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He purred and licked his mentors cheek. Well, seems like your warrior duties will never end. Will it? He said and looked into Moonpool's green eyes. Well for me. Nothing much. I got a mate. Her name is Blackpelt. And um. Ya that's kinda it. He said with a shrug. As if it didn't matter.

I missed you. A lot. I miss the times we had when I was an apprentice. I with it would still be like that. With me on your back, and you purring as if I was your real son. He meowed softly and rested his paw on Moonpool's back. As if hoping that he would be able to climb on it again.

(Gtg. My iPod is dyeing. See you later.)

[Moonpool]

Moonpool let out a small smile, glad that Stormshadow seemed to have become more independent. Having a mate would help him realize how other members of his clan would help him grow and Blackpelt seems like a good influence.

Moonpool let out a sympathetic purr, nudging him lightly. "You are too old for my back now, and I am too old to carry you so do not even try" He teased with a soft growl. He was saddened by the fact that Stormshadow said real son, he was like his son but even Moonpool knew he would never have the same connection to him as he did with Puddlefrost.

"I still love you though, I wish things would be like they used too...but even though you are no longer an apprentice and I am not longer a warrior doesn't mean we still are not the same cats." He insured giving the warrior's wet pelt a rough lick.

(Alright that is okay, better charge that sucker ^^)

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(I'm back. Shorter then expected.)

He withdrew from him. So you really are an elder? I thought they were messing with me. But I wouldn't dare try get on your back again. I wouldn't risk hurting the closest person I know to be my foster father. He said and looked at his paws.

He flinched when Moonpool's tounge licked his pelt. Im no better then any cat! He thinks I'm still as gullible and stupid as I was when I was an apprentice? Well he is wrong. He will always think of me as a replacement for his old son. He thought as a soft, slow growl rumbled in his throught. Tho it could have been mistaken for a purr.

[Moonpool]

"Yeah I did really decide to retire, you are not the first to think it might be a joke" He mewed with a small, fake laugh. Moonpool was indeed fit but not young and it only made sense for him to retire soon but he always pushed himself so much he must have seemed more able than he actually was.

Moonpool flicked his ear at Stormshadow's growl, wondering if it had been a poorly let out purr. The orange tom shook his fur and sat down again, patting his paw against a dry spot telling the young tom to sit.
"So why did you come in here if you did not know I had moved in?" He asked with a slight cock of his head.

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Yes well your mate, Ashfang, seems to be taking it pretty well. Storming around camp yelling 'I can't believe my mate is an elder!' At the top of her lungs. He meowed and pushed the black bird towards him. Since the storm started to get worst, with the wind. I thought the elders might need some prey and someone to help keep then warm. You know. Because all the other warriors are cowering under a tree right now. Maybe that's why they call me Storm. When there is a storm, there is only one cat you can count on. Me. He said and puffed out his chest. And you seem lonely. He said and laid down.

[Moonpool]

Moonpool gave an embarrassed look, "Is Ashfang really doing that?" He mewed with a small, nervious chuckle not expecting a response. He had not spoken to her since and her not visiting him yet must mean she is not to keen on his choice to retire, though he knew she would be a bit dramatic about it yelling through camp was a bit much,


"Well I sure can count on you" He agreed taking a bite of the black bird,"I am a tad lonely too I guess..." He mewed flicking his tail. The always social cat seemed to be getting in everyone's way now as he tried to strike up conversation with warriors who needed to get work done. The orange tom was still very actively mingling with his clan-mates but on a much smaller scale than usual. He was extremely happy that Stormshadow had stopped by, Moonpool had noticed that not many cats visited the Elder's den...he sure didn't much unless he had wanted to speak with Rainfeather.

He took another bite of the bird and pushed it towards Stormshadow, offering him a bit. The elder laid down next to the young warrior and looked outside as a bolt of lightning illuminated the den.

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Well she is whining to people about it. She even does it to apprentices. No offense Moon, but what made you chose her? He asked and pushed the bird back to him. Well I can stay here with you for a few days. If you like. I don't have much happening. And you do need someone here with you. To be safe. He meowed and pushed the vole towards his nest. Im not hungry so you can keep this next to you in case you are still hungry. He said and tried to make it look like his bones were not sticking out. They were a little. But that was because he had gone hunting every day of the week and didn't want to eat until everyone ate. So he practically starved. But he didn't care.

[Moonpool]

Moonpool shook his head, "She is sweet when you get to know her more,I have had so many diffrent mates I am beggining to think I do not have a 'type' like you younger cats might say" He mewed, rolling his eyes. "You might wanna ask her why she chose a nut case like me" He humored, his whiskers twitching.

Moonpool looked at the vole and black bird and gave him a small nod of courtesy, though he still was a tad worried that Stormshadow might be hungry. "That would be nice....If I do not get you in trouble with Beechstar that is" He mewed with a rough,deep purr. He did long for the company.

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He nodded his head. Well maybe we will meet something. Maybe she could be the mother that I never had? Possible. He meowed and stood up to make a small nest for himself. Is it alright with you if I stay here? Just for a while. That is. He asked with a tilt of his head. I won't be a bother. And I will still keep up with my warrior duties. Not like I have any. He meowed.

[Moonpool]

Moonpool flicked his ear, Ashfang was not the motherly type but maybe she actually did have a nurturing side. The orange tom pondered the thought of Ashfang, busy with small kits who tumbled and played, No way they would make it out alive He decided shaking the though.

"I would love for you to stay for a while, just do not neglect your duties...every cat must provide for the clan you know" He warned with a gentle tone. He was extremely happy that Stormshadow was staying with him for a bit but he defiantly did not want to be Koi-smashed any time soon.

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I would never. But thank you for your kindness. He meowed and looked around. I wish this was like old times. We had more stuff we could do. And I was so care free. I felt loved by Moonpool. Now I don't feel anything. Maybe I should ask him. He thought and swished his tail around. Do you still love me. The same love you felt when I was young and little? He blearted out. Feeling embarrassed he withdrew from the light of the flashing Lightning and into the shadow of the den.

[Moonpool]

Moonpool flicked his ear and felt a rush of heat go through him. He blinked a few times, somewhat taken back from the question. The orange tom had not been as close lately to Stormshadow but he still was protective and felt a rush of pride when he saw the tom in camp.


"Of course Stormshadow...." He mewed poking his muzzle towards the tom.

"You just do not need me anymore so I do not feel like you want me around as much" He explained flattening his ears a bit as he looked away.