The hardships of being a queen

[nightfeather]

Dawnflower was laying in the Nursery. with a small sigh, she tore her gaze away from her huge swollen belly. "when will the kits come? oh my, I'm gonna have such a saggy belly..." The queen sighed. Soon after saying so, she felt a huge kick on the side of her belly. dawnflower made a small "oof" sound and started laughing. "if this continues, you guys will make my belly burst. I can't sleep with all this movement." The kits settled down, and dawnflower tried to drift off to sleep. Right when she was about to fall asleep, she heard someone squeeze into the nursery. Oh great, who wants to disturb me now? she sighed to herself. But dawnflower soon realized her mistake and started purring happily. it was just Ashclaw! "how are you doing dawnflower? are you all right?" Ashclaw asked as he sat down beside her. "I'm fine Ashclaw! just trying to get some sleep. the kits always try to keep me up." dawnflower said, with a glance at her belly. "they are going to come soon, aren't they?" ashclaw asked. "I think so. but then again, that's up to them. they will come when they are ready." Dawnflower purred happily. "I know. I'm just worried that's all."Ashclaw admitted. "Of course Ashclaw. but you don't need to be worried. we will be fine, i promise." Dawnflower meowed happily. "ok Dawnflower. now you go get some rest." Ashclaw said to his half-asleep mate. "Sure Ashclaw... goodnight..." Dawnflower managed to say. after licking dawnflower's head once, Ashclaw left Dawnflower to sleep. With a small sigh, Dawnflower drifted off to a long, peaceful sleep.


I will add onto this I think, its just that i dont have time for a long story right now. ^.^

[♥Rösε]

Ashstar sat quietly outside of his den, his dark ash colored pelt kept him well hidden within the shadows of the night, though his gorgeous ocean blue eyes kind of gave him away. The long haired tom cat lifted a paw to his lips, running his tongue along it a few times before drawing it over his ear and then repeating it to the other ear. It was a nice day, a cold one but it was still good all the same. When he was done with that quick grooming he just sat there. His face was calm as he just waited for no real reason at all. All the potrols had left and few were returning as well. Giving a slight yawn he stretched out his forepaws. Whiskers twitching as movement came from the camp entranceand he flicked his blue gaze towards it. He watched as Ashclaw walked in, alone. He couldn't quite remember if he was on a potrol or not, maybe an earlier one. He wouldnt worry about it right now, he already knew where he was going however. It was the same everyday wiether it be at night or in the morning he always stopped by the nursery.

Like expected tom disappeared inside the milk scented den. Which reminded him, he should drop by later on today to see how the queens were doing. What kind of leader would he be if he just ignored them. They all played an important part in clan life expecially queens. He decided to make a mental note of that. Getting to his paws he trotted towards the camp entrance, he might as well make himself useful and bring back a few pieces of prey. Besides he'd get bored stuck in camp all day long. Flicking his ears forward he was just about to leave when Ashclaw emerged from the den, he paused lifting his head and giving a brisk nod. The younger warrior dipped his head and went into the warriors den now. Turning he headed out letting his paws guide him easily over the familiar paths of his territory, he knew each spot by heart, every stream every puddle. He took pride in his knowledge and stepped out onto the moor land, he loved the open space as the breeze drifted through. Ashstar took in a deep breath, closing his eyes contently. A sound of pawsteps caught his attention as he flicked his eye lids open. Down a ways was Racoonpaw chasing after a rabbit.

He was a rather timid tom, Ashstar noted in his mind but shrugged it off. He would still make a fine warrior soon enough, walking down wind for awhile he came across a grey rabbit. He slid easily into a crouch and watched it intently. He knew it would be a long after noon. It was well into the evening, though it was still light out when he walked back to camp. Two rabbits and a sparrow clamped between his jaws. Overall it had been a good work out, and an average bounty. Walking into camp he noticed as some of his clanmates were now scattered around. Some sharing tongues, others just napping in the sun. He was glad his clan was striving, though he still felt a little weird when he said HIS clan. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts he walked towards the fresh kill pile dropping his prey. Sitting down he began to lick at his paws again, only stopping once or twice when some of the other warriors greeted him.

His ears flicked upward as he remembered that he was going to visit the queens today. Reaching down he grabbed the plump sparrow he had caught and walked quickly towards the den. He slowly pushed his way through, noticing that Dawnflower was asleep in her den. Suddenly he felt a bit anxious, he didn't want to disturb her. But if he didn't do it now he woulnd't be able to later on. Setting the prey down at his paws he cleared his throat. His ocean blue eyes ran over the sleeping queen, he really did feel bad about it. "Dawnflower? Are you awake."

a stupid question, yes but it was all he could think of. Sitting down he swiped his tail over his paws quickly. "I brought you a sparrow, in case you havn't eaten."[/color] he mewed his tone was formal and serious like it always was he wasnt one for much emotion. He spoke again though just incase she could hear him. If not he'd feel really stupid justing sitting there talking to himself. [/blockquote][/blockquote][/sub][/color]

[nightfeather]

Dawnflower was dreaming. She was hiding behind a bush next to the river. and there, sitting about two tail-lengths in front of her, was a sparrow. it was searching for lunch, just as she was. but this was for the clan. not herself. every cat knows that feeding the clan comes first before feeding yourself. with a check of the wind, dawnflower made an advance towards the sparrow. dawnflower leaped towards the sparrow, and was sure she would catch it when she heard a voice meow, "dawnflower? are you awake?". because of the distraction, dawnflower landed right behind the sparrow and it fluttered away. with a angry hiss, dawnflower opened her beautiful green eyes to see Ashstar, who looked startled at her sudden burst of anger. "oh um, hello ashstar." dawnflower meowed to her leader apologetically. "I brought you a sparrow, in case you haven't eaten." Ashstar meowed with no hint of emotion. "funny. I just had a dream about catching a wonderful sparrow such as this!" Dawnflower meowed happily to her leader. As she reached over to take a bite of the sparrow ashstar brought her, she realized that her leader never really showed much emotion. then there was ashclaw, on the other hand, who openly showed his feelings to everyone. with a small chuckle, dawnflower sank her teeth into what she thought was the best sparrow that she had eaten in a couple of moons. I wonder when the kits will come? i cant take much more of this! Dawnflower sighed to herself. Dawnflower settled down to eat the rest of the sparrow and not worry about stuff.

Blue= Ashstar
Yellow=Dawnflower

I changed it! i made sure i didnt powerplay ashstar at all. =3

[..:Spotts:..]

Aero

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you.
And share with you it's beauty
On the days you're feeling blue...

Aero padded out of the medicine cats den her brown paws stepping lightly on the ground. Windclans camp was quiet today, she hadnt had any visiters which was good. Aero had only a limited knowledge of herbs, but she was learning slowly. She learned a few things from the other medicine cats in the other clans. She had been in Windclan for a few weeks now, but she wasnt actually a member. She was more of a temporary medicine until their Starclan appointed a new one. Aero was excited though, there was a heavily pregnant she cat in camp, and she hoped she would be the one to help with the kitting. She had seen Phantomriddle doing it once and she was a quick study. She realized she hadnt visited the queen in a few days, it was time she found out how she was doing.

Aero now set her paws on the way to the nursery with purpose. As she approched the entrance she saw Ashclaw leave and Ashstar enter the den as well. A heavy scent of milk lingered at the entrance. Aero entered just a few tail lengths after Ashstar. Aero right away saw Dawnflower and her large belly as well. The queen looked tired. cant be easy being pregnant.. Aero thought, wondering if she would ever have kits of her own. Pushing her thoughts aside she heard Ashstar speak up.

"Dawnflower? Are you awake."
"I brought you a sparrow, in case you havn't eaten."

Aero nodded happy that everyone was so eager to help out, Windclan did only have a few apprentices to help around the large clan, and not all of them could be in the clan helping out because of thier training. Which reminded Aero to ask Ashstar about Wavepaw later.

"good morning Ashstar!"
"Funny, i just had a dream about catching a wonderful sparrow such as this! I guess I must have been hungry!"

Aero smiled. "Morning Dawnflower! and a good day to you Ashstar" she purred dipping her head respectfully at the leader. "Nice thinking Ashstar, them kits wont feed themselves." she meowed calmly. "So how are you and the kits Dawnflower?" she asked her icey mint eyes flickered with a spark of concern, but she was always concerned for everyone.. Thats just how she was. "Im positive the kits will be coming soon, not much more than a few days now i reckon." she purred, realizing that these cats probably didnt know what 'reckon' meant. Her vocabulary was slightly different, being a kittypet/rogue. She shrugged, waiting for the cats replies.

If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea.
But all these things I'm finding
are impossible for me...

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Ashstar
Dawnflower

[nightfeather]

Dawnflower watched the temporary medicine cat, Aero, walk into the nursery and stop behind Ashstar. "Morning Dawnflower! and a good day to you Ashstar" Dawnflower dipped her head at Aero. she was certain that this would be the cat that delivered her kits, and she wanted to get to know her a little bit. "good morning Aero!" Dawnflower purred. "Nice thinking Ashstar, them kits won't feed themselves." Aero meowed calmly. Dawnflower purred happily, and wondered once again when the kits would come. "So how are you and the kits Dawnflower?" Aero asked. "Me and the kits are doing fine, Aero. I have a feeling that the kits will come soon though." Dawnflower told Aero. "I'm positive the kits will be coming soon, not much more than a few days I reckon." Aero purred. dawnflower was puzzled by Aero's vocabulary, but not for more than a couple seconds. "Really? That's great! well, I'm a bit nervous though." Dawnflower admitted. the kits will be coming soon! I'm so excited! but will everything go right? oh no! I better stay in the nursery! Dawnflower told herself. being a first-time mother, she has the right to worry a little bit right? with a nervous glance around, Dawnflower continued eating her sparrow. but she couldn't keep her mind off of the fact that the kits would be born any day now. she couldn't wait to tell Ashclaw the good news, and hoped that he would stay and comfort her for a little bit. maybe he could stay in the nursery tonight with her. it would make her feel a little bit better. dear starclan, why was she worrying so much? this was supposed to be good news! Dawnflower waited for a response from Aero, and hoped that she would tell her something comforting.


Yellow=Dawnflower
Brown=Aero


sorry if i didn't get the color right for aero, spotts. i couldn't really tell what the color was.