I Think We Have Something Of Yours....

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Rainwing padded towards the Riverclan camp with ease, knowing that him and his apprentice were deep enough in the territory that they should be found soon. And they wanted to be, there was no warriors with them to give the appearance of a threat, and no medicine cat would go to another cat to attack. They were there to relay a message to Firestar and Miraclefur and that was it.

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The she-cat was getting a bit worried. Why? She hasn't seen IcePaw for a while. Sure, apprentices usually wander, but not for this long. Due to being so worried, her senses were even higher than usual. Her pads were prickling with tension; this was making her so anxious.

A familiar scent wafted through her nose-- RainWing! This must not be a good sign. Usually, medicine cats don't just walk into another clan's camp unless something bad has happened. Then again... could it be really really good?

Her head shook side to side, pushing herself off of the ground to where she could stand on all fours. Her tail went straight up in the air, the tip slightly slanted towards the left.

Her turquoise eyes blinked once before moving out towards the medicine cat's entrance, stopping at first to sniff the air once more. She sighed, and made herself get out of the den.

She instantly saw RainWing, and started padding over. Her fear was rising even faster, fear-scent literally drifting off of her pelt.

Oh... please let it be good...

She cleared her throat when she got in front of RainWing, and wrinkled her pink nose.

"Hey, RainWing," Miraclefur spoke, fear slowly dripping off of each word.

MiracleFur's fur started to prickle up with anxiety and panic, while her eyes were wide with fear. Why did RainWing come over? What's the problem? Or rather, is it any good news?

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Twitchpaw looked around, never having seen that Riverclan camp, [/i]so, this is where he lives. It's really different.[/i] She looked back they way they camp, watching the water flowing past before looking at her mentor and the newer cat. "Hello there," Twitchpaw mewed, walking over to her mentor since she had stopped to look around. I wonder if the kits are safe with the water so close, young kits can't possible swim so do they have to make the nursery really hard to get out of so the kits don't sneak out and fall into the river. She looked at MiracleFur, "How do you keep the kits from falling into the river when they sneak out?" She asked, not realizing that the cat before her was very worried, Twitchpaw to amazed by the difference between the two camps to notice.

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Rainwing saw Miraclefure first and nodded to her, padding up closer. He could tell she was worried and that was why he had come. He was about to respond when Twitchpaw spoke up, and he chuckled. So eager and full of questions. He put his tail on her shoulder as a signal to be patient and wait till he had spoken with the other medicine cat about the matter at hand. "Hello Miraclefur, I've come with news of Icepaw."

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"Miraclefur?" The young tom's voice sounded from somewhere behind the RiverClan medicine cat as he bounded in the gathering cats' direction. His blue eyes narrowed as the glare of the sunlight refracted off of the water's surface. The cats opposite Miraclefur were only shadows from where he was, as the sun was interfering with his sight. All the same, their scent was strong. ThunderClan.

Pebblepaw slowed his pace until it was no more than a trot as he came up beside his mentor. The blue-tan tom blinked away the sunlight and took his first good look at the two cats. One was a tall tabby tom. The other was just an apprentice, though she was clearly older than himself. He twitched his whiskers, unsure of why they were here, or who they were for that matter. But the apprentice had just gotten close enough in time to hear a familiar name come from the bigger tabby. Icepaw? Pebblepaw wrinkled his nose. Yes, now that he thought about it, he hadn't seen the pale tabby tom in a while. Not that he ever really paid that much attention to the other apprentices- they were too obnoxious. What had the tom done to get involved with ThunderClan. "Who are you? What about Icepaw?"

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Rainwing's eyes glanced over to the younger tom that joined them and could tell from his scent he must have been Miraclefur's new apprentice. He dipped his head to him, figuring he better explain some to him as well. "Greetings. I am Rainwing, medicine cat of Thunderclan, and this is Twitchpaw. We have news of Icepaw, that he is safe and resting in my den in camp. But some other matters about him...I wish to speak in private about." He said, giving Miracelfur a look that meant just him and her.

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Pebblepaw blinked at Rainwing's introduction. The name sounded somewhat familiar. Perhaps he'd heard the name circled around through the camp at some point. Either way, he appeared to be telling the truth. Then hearing news of Icepaw's whereabouts, the blue tom gave a flick of an ear. So that was where he ended up. "Good to meet you, Rainwing, Twitchpaw." The medicine cat apprentice glanced to the she-cat beside the ThunderClan tom in acknowledgement. "At least he's safe. Mouse-brain probably went and did something stupid." They always did. Then, realizing that Rainwing wanted some time to talk with his mentor alone, Pebblepaw first looked up to Miraclefur. What was it that Rainwing wouldn't say in front of him, another medicine cat in training? His blue eyes narrowed a bit, but the apprentice did nothing more but twitch his whiskers.

"Alright, then," he mewed in understanding, turning to pad down further along the riverbank, keeping his paws just near the edge. The small tom wasn't really worried about falling in. He knew as long as he could keep his footing, things would be fine. Pebblepaw then paused for a moment, and turned over his shoulder to glance back to Twitchpaw. "That probably means you, too," he mewed flatly before returning his gaze back ahead and continuing on until he was out of ear-range.

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Firestar was talking quietly with her daughters Littlewhisker and Spottedsky. She turned to the disgusting smell wafting from the camp entrance. She growled slightly and bounded to the medicine cat. "Rainwing, does Tanglestar have a message?" she asked, her gaze warm and calm.

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Rainwing turned as the Riverclan leader bounded up to them and he dipped his head as a matter of respect. Truthfully, he had hoped to pass the news on to Miraclefur then leave, because it was a complicated and tricky matter when it involved Icepaw. He shook his head at her question, then spoke. "No, not exactly. I came with news of Icepaw. He's in my den, nursing a broken leg now."

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MiracleFur smiled a bit when PebblePaw appeared. She couldn't help but nudge his cheek gently with a friendly gesture.

"Yes, head along now," she slowly mewed, "We'll go over herbs later."

She couldn't help feel so glad that she finally have an Apprentice. She knew that PebblePaw would soon be a Medicine Cat, because she was getting a bit old. Sure, there was a while to go, but moons can travel quickly.

MiracleFur looked at TwitchPaw, and couldn't help but giggle, "I'll tell you about the kit thing soon, Twitchpaw."

Her ears soon perked up, and looked at Rainwing, letting herself reclaim herself. As in, hold herself together.

"T-That's terrible.."

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Firestar's fur trembled, "How long has he been in you den?" she mewed, "And when can you transport him here under Miraclefur's care?" she did not feel any relief about this except for perhaps Icepaw was safe, or was he? At the moment her main priority was to get Icepaw back in her camp immediately. Her paws itched and her tail waved calmly back and fourth. She studied Rainwing's eyes for an answer.

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Rainwing shook his head firmly, not going to give in on this matter. "No. Icepaw is not going anywhere for at least another day or so. It's too dangerous to move him in the conditions, you don't want to permanently cripple him or cause him pain. He's safe and Twitchpaw and I are getting back right away to take care of him. I promise I'm doing everything that is needed to heal this." He said steadily, looking from Firestar to Miraclefur.

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"Nevertheless I think I should meet up with him, just to make sure he is, Okay. We havn't seen him in a while and he must know we still care for him. Many of us I am sure took a great liking to him, even if he has been in and out of the clan for a while." Firestar's head was high, as a leader's should be. "I am not asking your permission either, I will send a patrol of warriors with or without your consent." she watched Rainwing carefully, curious to his reaction. She doubted Tanglestar would like this, but Tanglestar was the least of her worries.

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Rainwing frowned, but knew he couldn't question a leader's decision. Especially if it wasn't his own leader. "Yes Firestar...but maybe at least send Miraclefur along? So Tanglestar will know it's a peaceful patrol..." He said calmly, knowing this was going to be a tense situation no matter what happened.

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Firestar's fur bristled slightly, than lay flat. "Perhaps..." she turned to Miriclefur, "Would you and Pebblepaw be able to come?" she asked, "A small, five cat patrol can't be threatening." She knew exactly what cat she wanted on the patrol, and she doubted this cat would refuse. Her tail swept slowly on the ground, satisfied with her choice. She smiled softly to Miriclefur.