(OPEN THREAD) Trust No one

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LostWing licked at her paws, sitting at the very edge of the camp. Her cloudy blue eyes were a dead giveaway of her loss of sight, but that made her no weaker than a regular warrior of WhisperClan. but that's what she was, wasn't she? Just a regular warrior?
Her tail lashed madly behind her, as usual she was in a terrible mood. Her Short blue fur went up and down with her breath, setting an even pace as she stood from her spot, stretching out her limbs and parting her maw into a yawn. 
        Taking a slow one paw before the other, she padded to the fresh kill pile scenting that no other cats where at a nearby stance. Grabbing a mouse for herself she quickly padded back to her spot with a fake trip. Why a fake trip, why to trick her clan. They must not know of her amazing scenes. She had more hearing, feeling, and scenting abilities in general than most warriors, to her, sight was a weakness.
    With a frown she gnawed on the mouse from the pile of fresh prey. Once again sitting far from any other clan cats. 

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Cedarpaw walked out of the medicine cat den and sighed. He started to walk around the cats in the clearing to get to the fresh kill pile. Being a medicine cat is so... boring. Well, most of the time, at least... he thought as he continued to walk. He was consumed in his thoughts and didn't notice the she-cat sitting down and ran into her. His tail flicked quickly, annoyed. but his anger went away as soon as it came. For some reason, he couldn't find himself to be mad at her.

"Sorry..."

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Lostwing turned to the tom, a confused expression on her face. Her cloudy eyes fixated onto him, almost in an eerie way,  considering she couldn't see. 'He smells of herbs... must be one of the medicine cats' she thought and dipped her head in a silent apology, especially hearing that he wasn't angry with her for being in the way, or had he come to talk with her on purpose? Even for her mood she knew to respect a higher authority, but she wouldn't speak, even though her vocals were just fine. She wouldn't say a word to anyone, ever. 

Taking her attention to the tom she turned herself around and waited for another sort of communication.  Her tail no longer lashed, and instead sat neatly around her fore paws. Her gray blue fur settled against her pelt and her face remained emotionless.

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Cedarpaw cocked his head in confusion. Why isn't she saying anything? he thought. He sat down, hoping she wouldn't mind.

"So... Can you talk?" he asked the she-cat awkwardly. He knew some cats just couldn't talk. Out of the cats he had talked to, he thought they talked too much, but she hadn't said a word. 

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Say nothing! She thought, and nodded, then looked to the ground. She would never lie to a clan mate, although she wouldn't talk. Upon hearing the thud from the dirt as the tom sat down, she prepared herself for a conversation, well, a one sided one anyway. 

Trying to distract from the fact she said- well motioned that she could in fact speak, she put a paw over her eye, trying to motion the medicine cat of her 'gift' from birth. Her cloudy eyes remained focused onto the tom.

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"Why don't you talk, then?" Cedarpaw asked, though he didn't really think the she-cat would answer him. Guess I won't know her name, then... he thought, a bit curious. He watched, confused as she put a paw over one of her eyes. Just then he noticed that her eyes were clouded.

"Are you... blind?"

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A small smile spread across her face, with a nod of her head she continued to look at Cedar paw. I wish I could tell him... She thought, taking in serious consideration about revealing her secret. Instead she put a paw to her throat, then pointed to the mouse with her nose in an unclear motion. I can't talk because my voice is squeaky! I sound like a angry owl! she thought and lashed her tail once. Maybe it's fixed over all these years? Worth a shot I guess... She thought to herself and waited to see if her motions were enough. If it was she would leave it at that, if not she would have to go to a more quiet place... where her horrible voice wouldn't be revealed.

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Is she trying to show me something? Cedarpaw thought and shook his head, not understanding her gestures. 

"Something about you voice?" he guessed. "I bet it sounds beautiful," he added with a gentle smile, though he knew it would never be seen by the blind she-cat. He relaxed a little.

"You know, I like you. The other cats are too loud and crazy." 

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Lostwing's clouded eyes darkened before the tom had finished speaking. It isn't beautiful... She thought and flicked her tail. Heh, he's the only one who likes me... She continued to think, still not sure if she had the courage to talk yet. 

Taking in a deep breath she started for the camp entrance. Upon looking back to Cedarpaw she flicked her tail, trying to signal him to follow her. I'm sure a medicine cat is one I can trust... She thought again without further waiting, she darted out of the camp.

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Cedarpaw hoped the she-cat would like his compliment, but she didn't seem to. He shrugged, a little disappointed. He watched as Lostwing got up and walked to the camp entrance, signaling for him to follow. With confusion and curiosity, he stood up and walked after her.

When he caught up, he asked, "Where are we going?"

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Lostwing continued walking until she was sure that no cat could hear her horrible voice. Taking a clouded glance at Cedarpaw she sat down, wrapping her tail around her fore-paws once more. Her voice was scratchy and squeaky as is grew and died in volume.

"My name is lostwing" She mewed and cleared her throat, even though she knew it wouldn't help. She let her face turn into a half-hearted smile as she turned to face Cedarpaw once more.

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Cedarpaw stopped as the she-cat did and sat down in front of her. His eyes widened for a moment as Lostwing spoke. He had never expected her to say anything to him. He smiled at her gently. He couldn't find the right words to say for a moment, for she didn't seem to like his previous compliment. 

"I'm Cedarpaw... but I don't understand why you never spoke to me before this," he mewed and cocked his head. "It sounds fine..."

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Lostwing smiled again. "You really think so?" She asked as her voice squealed again. Her face lit up hearing that her voice wasn't so horrible. "I never talk because I'm afraid to be made fun of." She continued. Excitement buzzed in her fur, maybe she was just hearing things all along? Or it just wasn't that abnormal?

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"Of course," Cedarpaw mewed and smiled gently. "If anyone makes fun of you, tell me, and I'll be sure to claw their ears off," he mewed jokingly. but really, he would at least give them an earful. And maybe a smack to the face, if he could get away with it...

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Lostwing purred lightly, touching her nose to his forehead in a happy gesture. "If you need any help, just come find me." She mewed and stood back up. "It was nice talking to you." She said and made her way back to camp, a new mood of joy covering her pelt.