Flooding (Stormclan)

[Firefly]

It was so nice to have a home again and being part of Stormclan. Yea it was sad to know her mom was dead both Sage and Echo had dreams about their mom telling them that she was dead. That couldn't be no coincidence. She sighed she missed mom but at least they where all safe here and happy. At least most of them where Echo sure as heck wasn't. She was such a grump. And well she'd been feeling really sad lately as well. She stared into the river that surrounded the camp. She was like that for a long time before she realized her paws where soaking wet and under two inches of water. It had been raining non stop for days and was only getting worse. The thunder crashed above her and lightning flashed in the distance. She quickly walked back until she was out of the water than turned and watched it some more. Her clear blue eyes grew wide and frightened as she watched the water slowly crawl towards her. Soon the whole camp might be underwater. She had no idea how to swim none of them did yet. "Shell, Rain, Indigonose, Pine the island is flooding" Would they hear her cries over the storm? She had to let everyone know. The adults would know what to do right?

WC: 224

Tags: @ree Ald Sword-Lily TheSparkleZCG Lilygold

[Firefly]

Sage was standing in the middle of the camp trying to work on his powers and gain more control over them. Now that it was spring the plants where easier to summon and control but it still was really hard and took a lot of energy ad focus. He tried to block out the rain, the wind, the thunder, and the lightning. They where all soaked to the bone but he was tired of hiding in the nursery and wanted some fresh air even if he got soaked through. He closed his eyes and slowly breathed in and out summon blackberry bush to sprout up here in the center of the camp. He kept his eyes closed focusing on it and nothing else. He blocked out the world except what he wanted. He began to breath heavier and even pant a little. Finally after what felt like forever he opened his eyes and a smile spread across his face and he started to laugh. "I did it, I made a blackberry bush grow right here in the center of camp." He spun around looking for Indigo or one of the others. But instead he saw Lake running towards them crying out something but he couldn't hear it over the storm until she got closer he heard the last three words island is flooding. Oh Fox dung that was not good.

WC: 230

[Ald]

Echo was enjoying a leisurely afternoon, letting her pelt change colors as she sat in the clearing. Rain was definately better than snow. It was warmer and less sticky. Even though it was starting to get boring-- days of rain at a time were slightly annoying. The warriors seemed to be having fun though-- especially that one, Indigonose, who loved swimming. The little kit was keeping an eye on her siblings in this weather, making sure that they were all okay-- her shape-shifting abilities had saved them once, and if she needed to she would save them again. Everyone seemed fine though, Sage was trying to control his powers and Lake was standing around, probably thinking of mum again. Then she turned and started screaming about something, though Echo couldn't understand what.

Except that at that moment, the ground beneath her began to be MUCH more wet, and MUCH more mushy. Echo stood up, quickly backstepping to stay on the ground. Would she need to switch to a bigger form? The last time she had done that was the blizzard, and she had collapsed and NEARLY DIED then. But, since then she had gotten better at shifting to larger sizes, even though it was only slightly bigger. So maybe she could size up to be able to carry one of her siblings towards the center-- and highest point --of the island. Or maybe she could enlarge her lungs-- could she even do that? NOW WAS NOT THE TIME TO TRY -- or get longer legs so she could run towards the leader and warn her.

"FLOOD!" She shrieked, running towards the middle of the island. Her coat was trying to work with her emotions to match, and so had become a panicked torbie-calico; something that it very rarely did. Echo tried to see everycat through the storm, but through her panic could only spot Lake and Sage-- both of whom were already heading towards the center of the island. Where were the rest of her siblings? Where were the warriors? Who WAS PICKING HER UP ACK! Oh, it was Indigonose. Why was she risking her life to save Echo? She could run faster on her own-- though Echo was nowhere near as fast.

Indigonose placed her down, and glared straight at her. She then spoke one word before turning back towards Echo's siblings, and the flood.

"Stay."

[Ald]

Indigonose had been swimming. Why had she been swimming when she knew the rivers were overflowing? Because why not, that's why. Swimming was fun. And it helped her to keep an eye on the kits, who were playing by the bank, while still enjoying herself. Besides, water surrounding her felt nicer than water raining down on her back. The she-cat was just about to play a tiny, harmless, prank on Lake; gonna jump out of the lake and "hug" the kit. But then, Lake seemed to walk backwards, away from the water. Why? Water was nice! Indigonose surfaced, only to see all of the kits running towards the center of the island-- and the water steadily rising! The she-cat swam to shore in a few strong strokes, before shaking herself out and heading towards Echo.

This was the kit who had fainted because of using her powers. Indigonose didn't want her to have to use them again to get out, and so picked the kit up as she ran. The center of the island should be safest-- the other side may be on normal occasions, but Indigonose couldn't cross the river with a kit in tow. It was too dangerous-- what if the kit drowned, or was injured, or got swept away in the currents, or... no. They would stay on the island, probably climbing a tree in the end to stay safe.

"Stay. While I go get your siblings." She told Echo, before turning around and running back to the other kits, looking to see which was in greater danger. OH! Sage had brought a nice blackberry bush to the island. That was nice!~ A few blackberries at a time was always tasty! And their future medicine cat could use them for herbs, if they were useful for anything! Stop being a mousebrain, Indigonose! He's in danger-- they're all in danger! I have to save them! She cleared her thoughts and ran towards Sage, to pick him up and run back to where Echo was standing, at the center of the island.

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She’d been out on patrol, enjoying the rain for the most part before it started getting scary. She didn’t normally fear storms, and even now it wasn’t the storm itself she was fearing. She’d noticed the lake and rivers swelling, though, and she hurried back to camp. If their water sources were flooding, the camp would soon flood as well. She needed to be there for her clan, so she ran as fast as her paws could carry her.

She’d noticed the blackberry bush in the camp as soon as she arrived. Normally, she’d be in a mood to appreciate such a thing, but right now it was blocking her view. She heard Echo shout about the flood and saw her run until Indigonose picked her up to take her to safety. A couple other kits were nearby, but not all of them.

Shell gave Indigonose a nod and a quick purr in thanks and bounded toward the bush, drawing in a deep breath. “Everyone join us at the center of the camp – hurry!” She looked around. She needed to find the rest of her clanmates, and she needed to figure out how to save everyone. There were nearby trees, but who knew how long they’d have to be up there, and most of the clan’s adults were poor climbers. It was dangerous to carry the kits away, though. They’d drown! And they were about apprentice age, anyway… There was really nothing else she could do about it – she’d have to figure out a way to transport everyone safely over the shallowest of the rivers. Then they could seek out higher ground.

A thick branch floated down the nearest river, and an idea struck her. She swam out, gripping the branch by her teeth and attempting to drag it toward the island. It was quite heavy, though, and she found herself struggling to guide it.

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There were yells. There was the sound of rain and running water so loud she could barely hear over it. The ground was wet. So wet that Snow could barely tell what she was standing on. She knew what was going on – she didn’t need eyes to tell her that there was a storm and the camp was flooding. Unfortunately, the massive rains and moving water drowned out nearly all her other senses. She heard water, she felt water, she scented water and damp fur… Everything else was just gone!

Because of that, it had taken her some effort to find the nursery exit. It was taking her longer than that to find her way to the center of the camp, even with the voices around her that she could normally use as a guide. There’d been Lake’s yell, and then Indigonose, and then Shell…but where were they?

Suddenly, the ground was gone, and she found herself neck-deep in water that was carrying her away. She screeched – well, tried to before water entered her mouth and she ended up sputtering. She kicked furiously, hoping her not-bad-but-not-great swimming skills would save her since she couldn’t call for help.

[Firefly]

Rainfall was out hunting even though there was a storm the clan had to eat so she fought the wind and rain and managed to catch two fish. It hadn't been easy with the rising waters let alone the waves crashing. But she had managed it in the end. At least the kits wouldn't starve and they should be apprentices soon, she couldn't wait to get he first apprentice. That would make her a true deputy and a true warrior. Grabbing the fish she began to head back. Slowly taking her time even day dreaming a bit until there was a loud crack of thunder which caused her to snap out of her thoughts. When she did she realized the rivers where rising and fast. She quickly took off running dropping the fish so she could move faster. Just as she was drawing near where she would have to swim to get to the camp she spotted others running around camp. It had started to flood just like she had feared. Than the worst thing happened Snow fell into the river with a loud but short cry before going under water. She dove in swimming towards she had last seen her then dove under water looking for her. Where was she, she had to be there somewhere. She surfaced for air than dove down again. It was so hard to see in the murky river but she couldn't give up. Just than her front paw bumped against something soft and solid. Rainfall grabbed the kit and began swimming up. Thrusting her head above the water she coughed dragging in air but making sure she didn't let go of Snow. Scanning for the shore she realized they had been swept almost all the way to the lake which caused her to panic and she began swimming with all her heart and energy. "Hang in there Snow we'll get you to safety I promise" her voice was muffled by the kits fur. As she swam her energy began to drain away from her. But just when she thought all was lost right before they where swept into the lake her paws hit mud. She sunk her claws in and forced her way up refusing to give into the current. As soon as she was on dry land she let go of the kit and collapsed. "Snowkit.... are you.... okay?" she had to stop twice to try and catch her breath.

[Sword-Lily]

He plots. / "He speaks." / He slashes. Pineclaw awoke to water around his paws. "Wha-" He began, but water swiftly flew into his mouth. He spat it out, and began working his paws into a swimming position. The tom looked around for any stray kits. Buut.. Water rapidly went into his eyes.. "Where.. Is.. Everyone!" Pineclaw yowled in confusion.

[Lilygold]

TURTLEKIT STORMCLAN TAG TheSparkleZCG WOUNDS N/A WORDS 239 NOTES o no

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he had to admit, for all her previous doubts about StormClan, it was rather nice. Currently, she slept in the nursery, dreaming about strange and incomprehensible things as she had ever since Indigo found them. Just a pleasant mid-afternoon nap. There wasn't much else to do for a kit, and she didn't much care for watching Sage - Sagekit try and grow a blackberry bush, Echokit change colors for no reason, Lakekit stare into the distance, or anyone else perform duties she didn't know anything about. She'd rather chill here with Snowkit. ...Of course, until the water started rushing in. She quickly awoke, flailing in the water. She couldn't swim, except for a small bit of instinctual paddling, but it looked like she'd have to. She watched Snowkit wash away as another surge of water pulled Turtlekit under. Bluish eyes closed in initial fear, but found that being open made no difference to her discomfort. The water was filled with debris that got in her eyes, but she could blink it out. ...There were other problems. The current carried her where it would, and often that was under the water. She was beginning to struggle for air, taking gasping breaths whenever she got above until another foaming, murky wave struck her under. All her senses were overcome by water. She couldn't even make a call for help, too busy breathing to yowl.

ISHY of THQ & ADOXOGRAPHY

[TheSparkleZCG]

The white kit was sleeping soundly in the nursery beside-- or rather slightly aside from-- Snow and Turtle. The clan was rather nice, she'd say. Warriors were around to guard the camp most of the time, the hierarchy was established with good care, though not perfect as there weren't enough cats to pick from. It was perfect due to the fact that the leader has made good choices in picking from the small numbers.

Icekit yawned as she woke up due to high humidity in the air. It was raining for a while -- not something she was a fan of, since her longer fur would be soaking in only an hour of so of being outisde-- and the water levels were rising. She had her concerns over that. While overthinking the situation, she was startled when the aforementioned water rushed into the nursery. The kit immediately screeched, her paws wet, her pelt wet, the soaking white molly paddling up to surface on the water.

Still taking in the basics of swimming, she was unable to struggle against the strong current, flailing around as the strong wind outside appeared-- she and her two siblings got thrown with the water outside of the nursery. The storm's wind made ripples go through the raging water, treetops swung around by it. Icekit closed her eyes, stopping one of her senses from being overwhelmed by the sudden change in her surroundings. She heard voices, screeches, yells, gurgling water and some muffled sounds.

Her paw hit another kit-- she guessed by the size-- and she realised it was Turtlekit, swept under the water just in time when she reached out as well. Maybe she could help and--some water got into her mouth and she spit it out,, or most of it-- grapple her up to get above water?? Ehh, was she strong enough?! She was big, that's for sure! Pretty good at swimming..? No, she'll try to get onto a branch after getting Turtlekit up by the scruff. She might be big enough, right? Her fur certainly made her look like it. The kit reached out her paws in the direction she felt her sister being last time, diving down into the water to bite on her scruff and rise above water. She had to try...


WC: 380

((she didn't notice Snow there btw, just to avoid confusion. she only hit her paw against one other kit and whatareya gonna do, scan your surroundings during a gigantic flood where you slightly drown everytime your head gets under the water?))

((Ice has 6 in swimming so i'm guessing she is strong enough to atleast <i>fight</i> against the current, if not struggle or get out by sheer force. She ain't that good but I think she'd be skilled enough to try and swim with a kit in her grip, err.))

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She heard a screech and saw a pale form disappear in the water. Fortunately, Rainfall went in after her, and Shell could still focus on the branch. Meanwhile, she heard a yell from Pineclaw and caught the occasional glimpse of Rainfall.

When she reached the shore and pulled the branch up enough to secure it, she turned to Pineclaw. “The camp is flooding! We need to get everyone together and head to high ground.” She looked around again, seeing Rainfall rescue Snowkit and an odd disturbance in the water.

Huh…what was that?

She headed into the water, diving as soon as she noticed it was Turtle and Ice, the latter making a valiant effort to rescue the former. She fought against the current to reach them, nudging each. “Grab on to me.”

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Something collided with her as she sank, and then teeth clasped her and she was pulled. She couldn’t tell what or where, but it was getting hard to struggle anymore. Was this the end? StarClan really was a thing, right? She’d still be aware, right? Death wasn’t that bad, right?

There were words, but the water was so loud she had trouble understanding. What she did understand was the continued sensation of movement and then something hard (well, compared to water) underneath her. She tried to talk, but only coughs and water came out. Her lungs burned, her eyes hurt, and every part of her was so, so sore…but she’d be fine. Once she stopped trembling. And wait, hadn’t her savior said something? Oh well…if it was important she’d hear it again. In the meantime, she worked on getting water out of her airways, coughing and snorting.

[Firefly]

Sage was frozen with fear in the center of the camp unsure what to do as water washed up around his paws. He heard the cries of his siblings but was unable to do anything but watch as others tried to save his sisters who he was supposed to protect. Rainfall saved Snowkit, Icekit tried to save Turtlekit but it was obvious she was struggling just to stay up with their sister's weight, than Shellstar dove in after them and yet he was still unable to move. Indigonose grabbed Echo and brought her to the center next to him than watched as she ran off. When she tried to pick him up he shook her off he was already in the center of the island where it was safest for now but for how much longer? After what felt like forever he realized what Shellstar had said before she went after his sisters. She had dragged a branch over that connected with the main land and told them to get to safety. He ran towards the branch there the water was stomach high and getting higher. He called vines from the earth and ordered them to wrap around the branch and hold it steady on either end so it wasn't swept away or move around to much when they crossed. "Ok it's safe to cross, I'll go first." He would go first so he could help his siblings on the other side. He ran across the branch but at half way he slipped and his back pas went into the water. He let out a cry of fear and he sank his front paws into the bark and struggled to get back on. His eyes where wide with fear. The plants answered that fear and the vines slowly crawled closer to him and wrapped around him and pulled him up. They stayed around him to help him keep his balance until he reached the other side than they unwound. She panted and looked up over to the others. "I'll have the vines wrap around you to help you keep your balance so you won't slip and fall."

[Firefly]

Lakekit cowered under the bush her brother had made only moments ago in fear. She didn't know what to do. The water was slowly getting higher. She sat there with her front paws over her ears and her eyes squeezed shut tight. "I don't want to die, I don't want to die, mommy don't let me die," she cried softly. Little did she know she was the safest of all her siblings in the rising waters. She had nothing to fear, she wouldn't just survive she would thrive in the flood waters. She heard not Shell's words to cross the branch to safety, she saw not her sisters washed away and almost drown, she heard not Sagekit's words that the branch was safe to cross. All she heard was her own whispers, all she saw was the blackness of the inside of her head. She felt the water lapping at her paws and muzzle. She stood up and scrambled up the bush out of the water and squeezed her eyes shut again and continued to whisper prayers to Starclan.


Ald

[Ald]

Oh dear StarClan she had made a mistake and it might cost the kits their lives. OH DEAR HOLY STARCLAN. Indigonose ran at her top speed to the center of the island and picked Echokit up once more, knowing that she had done a bad. It had seemed, at the time, that the waters would only rise up to reach their paws at the top of the island. The blue-gray shecat pelted back to the log where Sage was, putting Echokit down on the other side and glancing around for the other kits. Rainfall, Pine, and Shellstar could handle themselves. The kits could not. And then Indigonose saw something that she could most certaintly fix: kits were in the water. That was not allowed. Oh. Okay. Shellstar was saving those two. Rainfall was saving that one. That added up to a total of... five kits accounted for as safe.

"Sagekit, Echokit, Icekit Snowkit Turtlekit... LAKEKIT! SOMECAT GET LAKEKIT!" She realized too soon that one kit was missing. Lakekit had been right there, right in the middle of the island! Stupid, stupid, stupid! You could've saved her too! Echokit probably would've grown to a bigger size-- you have to go and save her NOW! She thought to herself, before turning back to Sagekit and Echokit. "STAY. And this time, I MEAN it."