(Not) immune (OPEN)

[Otterpotter]

The flattened snow had dissapeared the night before as it had freshly snowed.

In the warrior's Den Runningthorn lay curled up in her nest trying to muffle her coughing. She was sure it was just a sore throat, nothing more. The russet tabby gave up stuffing moss in her mouth and walked outside. The she-cat laid herself down in the middle of camp waiting to see if the quiet camp would arise any time soon.

[Anya]

Doveflight brushed through the entrance with a plump black bird in her jaws. It had taken her a long while to track and hunt it down but it would feed at least two cats. She trudged through the snow and placed it at the top of the pile. She had been rising early to hunt on her own ever since the start of Leafbare. Being one of the few healthy cats she had to do her best.

"Greetings Runningthorn, how have you been?" she called out wearily to her fellow clan-mate. It wouldn't be long before the rest of the clan awoke. She wondered if her kits were okay. Wrenpaw and Jaypaw showed no signs of sickness yet...but a mother would always be worries.

At that moment Mistyeyes appeared. The silvery-blue she-cat silently padded over to the fresh-kill pile and grabbed a shrew. Well, some mothers. When was the last time Mistyeyes had even glanced at her som Bristlepaw? Doveflight shook her head sadly.

[Asher]

Ravenkit raced out of the medicine den, toward the fresh-kill pile. "I have to get food for Eaglekit!" She crashed into Doveflight on her way out. "Sorry!" she squeaked, "I'm trying to get some prey for my friend Eaglekit. He's sick..." She trailed off, looking at her paws. Her and Eaglekit would be apprentices soon and now he was sick. How was she supposed to go train knowing that Eaglekit was still sick here?

[Whiteleaf]

A long-furred gray tabby she-cat was peacefully sleeping in her warm nest in the warriors den, dreaming of the thrill of the hunt. but before the dream could come to a satisfying end, Dawnflight heard muffled coughing coming from a nest not far from hers. Thee young warrior peeked open her pale green eyes, spotting one her her denmates leaving. Standing up with a yawn, Dawnflight knew that it was probably futile to try and go back to sleep. She stretched out her limbs before hopping out of the nest made of moss and feathers.

Making sure she wouldn't wake anyone else, she padded quietly to the entrance of the den, peering outside. Bracing herself for the cold weather of leafbare, she stepped out into the cold, snowy clearing. Glancing around, she saw that besides herself and the other that had just left the den, two other warriors were awake. Stomach grumbling, she walked to the fresh-kill pile and grabbed a small mouse. She had to keep her strength up for the sake of her greencough-plagued clan. but just as Dawnflight was about to greet the others, a kit came bursting from the medicine den. 'Here, you can bring this to him," she told Ravenkit, placing her mouse at the kits paws.

[Anya]

"No worries little one." Doveflight brushed the kits side with her tail and gave a thankful nod to Lakestorm. She watched the sad, bowed head and flicked her ears. Leaf-bare truly tested each cat. It was wearing the Clan down with this sickness. "Are you feeling well? It's best to stay in the nursery so early. It's the coldest in the mornings. When the sun reaches it's mid-day spot it'll be warmer."

"Take this." a cold, muffled voice made it's way over to loom over Ravenkit. Large, deep green eyes, reminiscent of reflective waters of cave pools looked down at the kit. In the cats maw was a ball of moss, soaked with melted snow. The droplets fell and vanished in the white underneath. Doveflight watched with slight astonishment at Mistyeyes' forwardness. Maybe she was getting to the hardened she-cat.

"She won't be able to carry both the moss and mouse in. I'll take the moss." another voice, deeper but warmer called over. Berryblaze walked out of the warriors den, dipping his head in greeting to the others. The younger warrior looked fit, and very healthy despite the cold. His muscles moved beneath his short fur, his large, and thick form was making up for the lack of long fur to keep him warm.

"Suit yourself." Mistyeyes placed the moss on the snow at her feet and walked away to return to her meal. Doveflight sighed, and here she thought that she was making a difference.

[Otterpotter]

Runningthorn watched the cats. She blinked towards Doveflight. the long-legged warrior sat up. The tabby short fur didn't muffle Runningthorn's coughs that racked her body. "I think I-" she was cut short by another loud cough. "I'll go hunting." she finished before slowly walking towards the entrance.

(I doupt she'll leave lol)

[Asher]

Ravenkit stared at Berryblaze. "Thank you so much! You are really helping my best friend Eaglekit. He's really ill..." She trailed off, tears welling up in her eyes. NO! I have to be strong. For Eaglekit. She picked up the mouse and brought it over to The medicine den, hoping that Berryblaze had followed.

OOC: Hey Whiteleaf isn't Lakestorm in SunsetClan? This is MidnightClan!

[Anya]

"Hold it right there!" Doveflight's ears swiveled towards Runningthorn. "You're not going anywhere with that cough!" she sounded just like a mother scolding her kit. "You must go to Spottedsky immediately." she demanded.

Mistyeyes looked on with narrowed slits. To her, Doveflight was always sticking her nose in where it didn't belong.

Berryblaze picked up the damp moss and padded after Ravenkit. A slight chuckle escaped when he heard Doveflight's words.

[Asher]

Ravenkit pelted into the medicine den. There, she saw Eaglekit. "Eaglekit! You look horrible!" His eyes were drooping and coughs racked his body. She set the mouse at his paws. "You need to eat so you can keep your strength up."

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Eaglekit saw Ravenkit enter the den. "Stay away! I don't want you to get sick too!" He groaned at the sight of the mouse but he managed a bite.

[Anya]

"Eaglekit! You look horrible!" Ravenkit exclaimed. Berryblaze cast a worried glance at the droopy-eyed kit; coughs racked his body. He set the damp moss beside the mouse. "You need to eat so you can keep your strength up.

"Stay away! I don't want you to get sick too!" Eaglekit groaned.

"She's right Eaglekit, rest up." Berryblaze held an amused glint at the clear worry and affection between the friends. "We won't be long, don't fret."

[Asher]

Ravenkit purred and started to lick Eaglekit's ears... Wait, I can't until he gets better. She looked at the mouse with worry in her eyes. "Please eat, okay Eaglekit?"

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Eaglekit groaned again and took a bite of the fresh-kill. "Is that good enough for you, Ravenkit?" She needs to stop worrying so much. She might get sick too.