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[Mossmask]

[My darling, we're both on the wing]

Mossmask gave Mythflight another slow blink accompanied with a gentle smile; the unspoken apology had been heard and accepted. Of course, the older she-cat never really wished to demand an apology; Mythflight's actions that night had been understandable to Mossmask.

She barefly flicked her ears at Mythflight's question to Hunterstealth, yet a twinkle in her eyes shone briefly at the curious thought. She recalled how amusing it had been to dwell on her warrior name when she had been only an apprentice. Mossheart and Mosswing had been a couple of her favorite possibilities. Mossmask, in the end though, had the perfect ring to it.

She was about to make her own comments on the subject, but a trio of familiar scents hit her nose, and she didn't have the time to speak.

"I wasn't aware so many of you were on guard duty tonight."

Mossmask beamed at the sight of her son standing tall and proud, grinning himself as he looked back at the trio of warriors, his emerald eyes locked on her jades. She wanted to ask so many questions, but the first that blurted out was, "Were you three warm enough on the journey?"

Bramblestar chuckled. "You're such a mom," he chided. "I believe we were all just fine." He looked over to Mythflight and Hunterstealth, nodding to both while also giving Sprintpaw a glance.

[Look down and keep on singing]

"I wanted to tell you both," he said to his foster brother and Hunterstealth. "Tawnysongs still looks amazing, and she loves and is proud of you both. Many of our other clanmates were present as well." His eyes roamed over toward Mythflight with meaning. "They all are doing just fine.

"And Flowerbloom also wanted me to greet you," Bramblestar said, turning back to Mossmask. "I believe that was all the messages... I'm sure StarClan'll pelt me with dreams if I missed anyone..."

Mossmask was only half listening, but her eldest son's next words started her out of her zone: "Dad also looks great." He stepped forward and nuzzled Mossmask. "Just thought you'd might like to know."

"Thank you," she murmured. A moment's hesitation washed over the clearing until Mossmask spoke again. "Are you three hungry? Were you hurt on the way to the Moon Pinnacle? Did you--"

"Mom, we're fine," Bramblestar said, rolling his eyes in good-nature toward Cherubimpaw and Sprintpaw.

"Alright, whoever was originally on guard duty, I'm relieving you," the new leader said, his tone neutral, yet ordering no arguments. "I'm wide awake and have a lot to think about. I suggest the rest of you get some sleep."

Mossmask smiled and dipped her head to Bramblestar. "Very well," she said. "Good night." She nodded to Mythflight and Hunterstealth before giving Cherubimpaw and Sprintpaw a nuzzle and a lick on the head.

Bramblestar smiled after his mother, and turned it to the remaining quartet in the clearing. "I'll see you all in the morning. And thank you."

[And we can go anywhere]

"On the Wing," (c) Owl City[/i][/size]

[[Ridge] of [Sapphire] light]

Mythflight lifted her head and stared as the three entered the clearing. She heard the words and flicked her ears slowly. He had seen them. they were well.. and right where they were meant to be. The thought of them looking down on her, her mates and her friends, gave new life into her limbs. She flicked her tail and stood stretching not realizing that she had been sitting out here most of the night. She dipped her head to the new leader and turned quickly trotting to the warriors den and curling up in her nest. she tucked her tail over her nose and with one last glance at starclan she fell into a dreamless sleep.

Cherubimpaw looked at Mossmask and smiled. he shook his head and flicked his ears slowly. "She will always be our mother Bramblestar." he said butting him in the shoulder with his head. He moved forward and nuzzled Mossmask on the muzzle. he licked her head and turned to listen to Bramblestar give his first commands as leader. He looked up at the stars and smiled before giving a great yawn. "Well unlike you, I haven't been filled with 9 lives, and my paws are exhausted." he gave a luxurious stretch and turned padding slowly toward the apprentice den. He flicked his ears thinking of the night. He smiled and lay down slowly in his nest. He sighed knowing he had a second chance to prove what a warrior he could be. He covered his nose with his tail tip and fell into a sleep full of dreams of racing across starry night skies.

His eyes fell first on the queen, who had taken him i after his mothers death and he smiled, but he then turned to the tom who had been there for him since before he was born. He moved and brushed his muzzle along his fathers cheek and smiled lightly. He looked up as Bramblestar spoke and his eyes shone. He had seen the warrior who was hs mother once before and he flicked his ears slowly forward. He dipped his head and licked his father on the shoulder. "Thank you Bramblestar. Wake me if you need company or want me to take the next watch." he said and flicked his tail in farewell before turning and trotting toward the apprentice den to curl up next to Cherubimpaw and realize for the first time that the next on his other side would remain empty. He sighed saddly and pulled his tail over his nose and slept dreamlessly.

wow...horrible post...