Hello and welcome to Purrgatory! We are an 18+ Warrior Cat Roleplay set in an AU where the clans were unable to leave the forest territories and perished! It has been 100 or more years since then, the clans of the forest are but distant memories to any cats still alive, stories passed down to kits of strangely named wild warriors and leaders with nine lives but the time of the clans is upon us once more and the stars shine yet again.

TW: Sensitive Content Camp RiverClan A storm between heartbeats // kitting

Please review the more detailed TW summary at the top of the post.
This thread takes place inside the clan's camp.

tw - descriptions of birth complications.

The den grows heavy, the scent of blood thick in the air, overwhelming the softer scents of moss and milk. The world has narrowed to breath and pain, to the tense rhythm of contractions and the shudder of limbs that give and take with every breath.

He is not aware of the turmoil his parents face, nor that several of his siblings have already arrived—slick, crying, alive. Time drags as the fifth kit delays, suspended in silence while the others cradle against their mother's belly.

From the moment he begins to emerge, it is clear something is wrong. He is backwards—tail first. The pressure clamps around him, suffocating. He doesn't even get the chance to use his lungs, fluid-filled, drowned, delaying him even the choice to take his first breath. To fight for his chance at life.

ooc - he's a breach baby! good luck jingle...
 

Jinglemoon speaks and pleads with Adder, though Pine doubts seriously that the tom will listen. But then a voice cuts through the noise, sharp, full of pain– the one voice Adder would be willing to listen to. Wave. Before Adder even confirms his consent, Pineheart has already pushed Peachtrot inside, mumbling a quick apology as he does so. Not for what he'd said to her, but for the shoving, though he doesn't clarify this.

He gives Adderfang a sharp look– now is not the time for him to scold. He'd done what he did for both of them, having thought the two would've at least discussed who they wanted to be present for the birth. Apparently not. He glances around the den over his shoulder, spotting Rainpaw.

"Rain," he says, "go get Galepaw back in here. Not Pikestar– only Galepaw. Do you understand?"

see the life i've had
could make a good man bad

 
There's so much more
You can reclaim your crown
You're in control
Rid of the monsters inside your head

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Worry flickered across Littlebrook's face as her gaze locked on the den. Her eyes narrowed slightly, her paws already moving before she could think to hesitate. She crossed the clearing in swift, silent steps, brushing up against Pineheart with gentle urgency. " You did what you thought was right, love… I think you did well. " she murmured, voice low and earnest. Then it hit her. Love. Her ears twitched, heat blooming beneath her fur. Had she really just said that?

She stumbled, just a little. " Pine. " she sputtered, as if saying his name could somehow smooth over the word that had slipped past her lips. She frowned faintly, but didn't pull away. Instead, she leaned against him just a bit longer, grounding herself in his warmth. Her eyes flicked back toward the den, heart thudding with unspoken worry. " Do you think… " she began, but the question died in her throat. She couldn't bring herself to say it. Couldn't voice the fear that gripped her chest like a thorn caught deep in her pelt.

Would Wavesong be alright? Would the kits?

Speech, thoughts/emphasis


MOONS
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RIVERCLANNER
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SONG
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bio
 
Let's play like we're children and sing till the moons full

Before the day we turn to nothing but sand
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Her tail lashed behind her, the tightness in her chest aching as she tried to control her emotions that seethed underneath. She could feel her throat start to close from the tears that peeked at the corners of narrowed eyes. Oh, how she wished they would wash away with the river. How she wished the rushing stream of anger and hurt in her heart didn't trigger the blurriness in her gaze. But it was simply how she was. Anger and hurt came hand in hand in her emotions, as she hated when they bubbled up from the depths of her mind. She hated lashing out at her perceived friends and family, even if it was justified with the constant tension that plagued the clan. And Pineheart's words didn't help. A few tears hit the ground, soaking into the earth as her mind raced to think of a response that wasn't just her reacting on a whim. She didn't want to start an argument. Didnt want her best friend to be stressed by the words she spoke. But she was already stressed because of all the negativity that this situation was causing. .

Peachtrot was ready to run off. To find some wet moss or whatever herbs Jinglemoon might need but suddenly, the storm worsened, and with it, opinions changed. All at once, everything seemed to fall into place. The angushied wail of Wavesong pierced through whatever resentment that Adderfang seemed to hold in this moment. The red molly's heart shattered at the sound and, without much ceremony, Peachtrot was practically shoved into the den by the much larger figure of Pineheart. She didn't question. Didn't hesitate. A nod was given to the other life guard as he retook his position, a silent 'it's okay' given to his apology. He was just doing what he thought was best. She understood that. But the life guard didn't have time to properly tell him that. She was where she wanted to be, and her best friend needed her at her side.

A deep breath was taken in, a paw raised to wipe the excess liquid that caused the blurriness in her vision. The air was breathed out before she forced her smile to come back. Stepping further in, the molly tried not to look at the kits currently squeezing into the world. It's no worry. They would make it through. Jinglemoon would be able to save every last one, she was sure of it. Right now, Wavesong was her priority. She settled down in front of her, glancing up at Adderfang with a small smile before bringing a paw to lay over one of the queen's own. Her voice came, soft and gentle against the roaring tides of pain and agony. "Hey there, Wavey. Your sister of the sea is right here. I believe in you, okay? You're the captain of this ship, and your little ones are your crew. Each precious one that comes out onto the deck are here to help you weather the storm. You got this. It'll be okay. You've made it through this before and I know you can do it again. There's just a few extra hiding under deck, is all."

She could feel the wracking shake of Wave's body, see the contractions in her side, hear the cracking in Adder's voice, but she kept her voice steady and her words moving for her dear friend. If her mate was having trouble keeping calm at the thought of losing her or any of the kits, she would be the anchor they needed. To keep Wavesong pushing through. "Keep pushing, Captain. Usher them into the their new world. Everyone is waiting to see them, right? You want to be there to share them with everyone in Riverclan. They'll be beautiful and healthy and all of this will be a distant memory. Push past it, Wavey. For Addy. For your guppies. For Jinglebell and everyone wanting to see you back from the crashing waves. We all believe in you, my sea sister. Keep going, don't let up, not when your so close from breaching the storm, where there'll be light and love for you on the other side." Her words didn't stop, the metaphors of their ship life hoping to ground the queen like the anchor she was trying to be. Her voice kept going, even as Jinglemoon moved to work on freeing the second to last kit from his predicament.
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OOC ✧❦✧ Basic Info
  • ooc
     —— Is constantly speaking to Wavesong to keep her grounded. Assume she keeps going in future posts
  • string of lyrics / lengty or short quote goes
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  • Peachtrot She/Her
    ❀ A Long Haired Red Classic Tabby with Low White & Ocean Blue Eyes
    ❀ Life Guard of Riverclan
    ❀ 41 moons; Ages on the 23rd of every month
    ❀ speech thought attack
    ❀ peaceful + healing powerplay permitted
    penned by Taru​
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Rainpaw shifts in her nest and sound makes her curled ears twitch. "What's happening…" She meows her voice groggy from sleep. Pushing her fur away she notices Wavesong contracting in pain as Jinglemoon pads over closer to her. THE KITS ARE COMING!! She thought, suddenly pushing herself up out of her nest, not stopping to shake the bedding, still clinging to her pelt as she raced over to her mentor's side. Stopping beside Jinglemoon she looked in awe at the newly born kit already wiggling next to Wavesong's stomach. Lifting her head back up she saw Adderfang move into the den to comfort his mate who had been calling out to him just moments before.

Rainpaw shifted her ears as Jinglemoon asked her to go get a stick for Wavesong to bite down on. "On it!!" She said with a quick nod to her mentor as she raced to the back of the medicine cat den to look for the perfect stick for Wavesong. After a few seconds of looking around she found the perfect stick for Wave, carefully she grabbed it in her mouth and padded back over to Wavesong's side. "Here you go Wavesong, for you to bite down on." She said handing over the stick to the birthing queen. Her attention then briefly flickered over to Galepaw as she gave him a warm smile. Her smile only lasted a few seconds before Adderfang said something to Galepaw. What does he mean FAMILY MATTER! She thought her tail curling tightly around her paws. Wavesong has basically adopted me, Gale and Thunder at this point! Does he not think the same as her!? Plus last I checked he wasn't the one kitting for StarClans sake so what say does he even have right now in this matter. She bit her tongue, not letting her frustration at the chocolate tabby show. Her feelings weren't important right now, Wavesong's were though and she'd do anything she could to make the queen as comfortable as possible. Focusing back at Wagesong she held her paw out to the she-cat. "You can hold my paw if you'd like." She said with a soft purr that extended as the queen grabbed her paw. Seconds later her curled ears twitched again as they moved toward a sound at the entrance of the den. Pikestar?? Before she could even react to the leader entering the den Pineheart entered and ushered both him and Galepaw out. Space to work?? They weren't even bothering us or Wave. If anything its Adderfang who has a problem with them being here. She thought not even bothering to look at the ticked tom and continued to focus on Wavesong.

Rainpaw looked up from helping Jinglemoon lick the kits clean and dry to hear another voice from outside the medicine cat den and past Pineheart. Peachtrot's voice hit her curled ear as she heard her telling Pineheart to let them in. Her attention quicked darted back to Wavesong as the queen gripped her paw tightly as another contraction hit her body like a wave over turning a boat. She looked up at Jinglemoon worry in her eyes, silently telling him without speaking a word She needs them in here. Jinglemoon had definitely agreed as he started talking to Adderfang about letting them in. I hope he can het through to him.

As Jinglemoon talked to Adderfang Rainpaw pushed her attention back to Wavesong as a fourth kit was born. "Don't worry little one I got you." She purred picking up the kit and licking it clean before setting them down beside their siblings. Then something hit her hard as Wavesong grasped their paw tightly as she started to sob. Eyes wide she looked at Jinglemoon as she noticed the next kit was coming out the wrong way. "What do we do when they come out this way?" She asked but before she could get a reply Pineheart called for her, asking her to go get Galepaw. "Understood." She said nodding to the tom while looking back to Wavesong. She padded purposefully out of the den looking for her brother. The sooner she could get him the sooner she'd be back at Jinglemoon and Wavesong's sides. "Galepaw! Pineheart sent me to get you. Follow me back to the medicine den please!" She mewed to her brother stopping to look at Pikestar. "I was told only to get Galepaw, sorry Pikestar." She added dipping her head apologetically at her leader as she padded back to the medicine cat den with Galepaw.

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