A Family Reuinion {Jungle/Open to Sway's Kits}

[Foxpaw]

Seems to be a nice break from all those snowstorms... Sway thought, green eyes half-lidded as she watched her kits roll and tumble in the snow. Even with her long, mostly silver pelt, she was a bit chilly, and she was sure her kits, all soft kitten fluff, would get to cold and come inside soon. She watched Cloudkit saunter up to two she-kits and kindly offer to let them play with his moss-ball, smirk in place. She chuckled softly, hearing a soft "hmph" from the she-cat pressed to her side.

While Cloudkit was all shining confidence, Birdkit was shy and awkward and understand everything except social interactions. She was sharp as a whip, inquisitive, and even had a bit of a sharp tongue at times. but how to act around other cats? She simply didn't get it. All the same, Wolf would be proud. He'd be proud of all his kits.

She missed him. She gently nosed Birdkit up, calling for another queen to keep an eye on them, which she gladly did. Then she padded towards the camp entrance.

[.masquerade.]

Sootkit bounced around in the snow. He would never get tired of it. He watched his mother leave and attempted to follow her. His paws were numb, but he didn't want to go back to the nursery.

~

A tall, muscular white tom caught the scent close by. He had been wandering for some time. He had gotten a good feeling about this place. Perhaps he would finally find her. Sway. He missed her so much that it hurt sometimes. He snarled in frustration at the muddled scents. It was like the Clancats wove themselves together to make it impossible for him to find the one he loved. Then, one scent- one wonderful scent- unraveled itself. He tried to control himself, tried to keep from running towards the cat he now knew was there.

[Foxpaw]

Sway paused, ear twitching as she caught the pitter-patter of little paws on the icey ground. She turned to look over her shoulder, eyes softened as she turned back and crouched beside her son. "And just where to you think you're going?" she questioned softly, hooking her long, bushy tail around him and attempting to lick at a stray tuft of hair on his head. By this point, Cloudkit and Birdkit had noticed and were dashing to her, tails raised in the air, snow flying behind them.

[.masquerade.]

The little gray tabby looked up at Sway. "I'm going where ever you're going," he squeaked. His bright eyes searched his mother's face for a sign of approval.

~

Wolf stopped in his tracks. He couldn't just blunder into the camp of one of these clans! He decided to wait. It was all he could do to keep still.

[Foxpaw]

"I suppose we could go for a short walk..." Sway murmured, nudging her kits forward. "but not far. We'll keep in sight of the camp entrance and just walk a little ways forward," she decided, ushering them out of camp. However, she was slightly worried about the cold.

[.masquerade.]

Sootkit's body tingled with excitement and he wiggled from nose to tail-tip. He quickly bounced out of the camp's entrance. The little gray tabby looked over his shoulder at his siblings.

[Foxpaw]

"Don't wander from me!" Sway meowed, voice filled with concern. Cloudkit dashed past her with an excited squeal, green eyes focused in on his brother. Birdkit, on the other hand, stayed by her mother's side as they padded into the snowy woods.

[.masquerade.]

Tiny Sootkit skidded to a halt, bringing up snow all around him. He looked over his shoulder at his mother, then at Cloudkit speeding toward him. He gave a squeak and launched himself at his brother.

[Foxpaw]

Cloudkit skidded to a halt, letting out a surprised squeak as the smaller kit bowled him over. He quickly scrambled up, snow clinging to his white fur and gave himself a shake. "Now you're gonna get it, Sootkit," he playfully growled, leaping at him.

Sway watched her kits play, eyes soft with amusement and affection. Then something hit her. A scent, one that was oddly familiar. Her heart beat faster until it felt like it would leap from her chest. It wasn't real. He wasn't real. She was just imagining things.

[.masquerade.]

Sootkit bounced away from his brother. He laughed at the snow clinging to Cloudkit's fur. "Uh-oh!" he squealed and was knocked back into the cold fluff covering the ground.

~

Wolf could hear the voices of kits. He knew that Sway was there. His heart leaped and he crept closer. He stood in the snow and for a moment, the world faded away as he saw Sway. She watched the kits with affection and he knew they were her kits, his kits. He wanted to smile, to call her name, but all he could do was stand there. He couldn't believe it. He had actually found her.

[Foxpaw]

Birdkit glanced to her side and felt her fur bristle at the sight of the big, white tom. "M-mom...?" she meowed quietly, alarm slipping into her voice.

Sway didn't answer though as she followed her daughter's gaze. Her eyes were huge and swirling with different emotions. "W-Wolf..." she whispered before suddenly breaking into a run, nearly tackling the tom in her excitement.

[.masquerade.]

Sootkit watched in confusion. Who was that? Why was his mum so happy to see him?

Wolf was nearly bowled over by the she-cat. He laughed. "I finally found you," he whispered, licking her cheek. He smiled and then looked at the kits. "Mind introducing me?" he asked. Every kit was beautiful. The small one looked confused and the she-cat seemed alarmed. That was to be expected. He was so happy he thought he would burst.

[Foxpaw]

"Of course..." Sway mewed, nearly bursting with pride and happiness. She was purring steadily, about to motion the kits over, when suddenly a tiny white streak flashed in front of her paws. She nearly laughed at the sight before her.

Cloudkit stood protectively in front of his mother, ears back, teeth bared. "You better stay away from her, flea-bag!" he threatened, looking more like a yapping dog than a scary warrior. The big tom-kit had been rather distracted, missing the pair's first interaction, so all he saw was his mom standing in front of a tom who very obviously wasn't FrostClan.

"Cloudkit, you mouse-brain..." Birdkit hissed very quietly, fur bristling slightly as she rushed to try to pull him back. The tom looked big enough to eat him, but he didn't seem hostile at first, at least.

[.masquerade.]

"Whoa, little one," purred Wolf in amusement. His eyes sparkled as he spoke to the little kit. "I'm guessing you're the Clan's top warrior, aren't you?" he asked, crouching down to look the tom in the eye.

Sootkit bounced over to stand beside his brother. "He isn't!" he squeaked. "I am!" The white cat chuckled and he glowered in indignation.