The Climb (Open)

[Lunalupusvenator]

Lullaby had taken the minnows she had caught earlier from somewhere in Leafclan territory back to the clearing she had last seen Tarmac. She sat down and ate the first minnow, and deep down inside she felt excited again that she had caught it in the first place. Lullaby stopped eating it as she looked at a tree, on one of the branches was a nest of eggs. She looked away, knowing they would be there later, but she couldn't get her mind off of them. She knew birds didn't lay eggs in winter, these must not have hatched. She wondered if they had anything inside of them, 'hopefully not an undeveloped baby bird'. That thought bothered her and she was determined to open them.

[Silvergrass]

The petite she-cat found herself taking an early morning stroll that day, her paws pounding against the soft dirt that formed a path. Winter had not taken as much of a toll this year, and Lilac was determined to see the river frozen up. Snow and dead trees flooded the area for as far as Lilac could see, and the creamy golden cat knew it would still be a long walk. but she was so hungry. Having only eaten a measly shrew for breakfast, the cats belly was nothing but sated. The cold wasn't helping either. Maybe she could find a nest or a den of mice...

[Lunalupusvenator]

Lullaby left her second minnow on the ground and immediately leapt at the tree. The she cat scrambled up, heaving her light body onto the branch. She swiftly and without problem skipped and leapt onto different areas of the tree all the way to the nest. Against the cold silent air she heard the other cats coming near. She ducked down, blending into the black wintery tree without problem, except her green eyes. She awaited to see the other, remember slightly her minnow left upon the ground. She didn't want to get into a fight, not now.

[Silvergrass]

The loner pricked up her ears swiftly as she heard the crack of a branch, her keen eyes scouting the local area. Great Starclan, had she actually just waltzed into another cats territory?! Internally screaming at herself for her stupidity, Lilac let out a soft yowl. "Uh... I'm sorry for invading your territory! I'll leave right now!" She yowled loudly, careful to look like she was actually sorry. It really was a wonder how the she-cat had lived for so long.

[Lunalupusvenator]

Lullaby couldn't quite see the she cat through the branches, but could indeed tell she was hungry. She didn't have to think this through. "Take the second minnow... You need it more than I." I'll even show myself. I promise I'm no threat at all.. Lullaby knocked the nest over with her paw and then fell from the tree, landing on fours. She now could see the cat completely and could now see this cat had just as much trouble as she did. She wondered if this Shecat had been a Kittypett too.

[Silvergrass]

The she-cat smiled softly as she heard the meow, before she began to look around for said minnow. Finding it lying on the floor, Lilac sniffed it cautiously and began to chew on its tail. She jumped slightly as the cat appeared out of the tree, before flattening her bristled fur. "Hello. Sorry about this." She apologised, grinning at the cat as she ate her share of the minnow.

[Lunalupusvenator]

Lullaby had a better look at the cat and when she heard the appology she smiled "Oh no it's nothing, I like helping others." Lullaby looked at the cracked open eggs and walked over to them. They were empty, complete duds. She sighed before deciding there was not much more here for her. She bounded away, feeling good for sharing with another cat, even if the offering was small.