Living up to Reputation

[{Snarky}]

Sparklestorm sat by the river, tail curled tightly around her gray fur as she waited for some poor fish to swim by. She was careful not to make a sound so she wouldn't scare them away, and she kept her sharp blue eyes constantly open and alert. Even the cry of some far away bird didn't startle her as it normally would, although her ear did swivel for a moment to catch the sound before turning back to face the river. The clear, streaming water beckoned her to jump in for a little swim, but she would do that later. Getting food for her clan was first on the list.

Fishing had never been a problem for her, even as a young apprentice. She guessed that was because she was RiverClan and her clan had a reputation for fishing. Therefore, she was only upholding her clan's reputation by being good at what they were known for, so it wasn't any special skill that she could brag about. She was pulled out of this train of thought as a flash of silver flew by and her paw instinctively darted out to grab it without her mind being aware of the action, but she was grateful for this instinct as she pulled out a wriggling fish hooked on one sharp claw. Dropping it on the ground beside her, she turned back to wait patiently again.

The kits in her swollen belly kicked again and she was momentarily distracted by the twinge of pain she felt before she soothed it by softly dragging her tongue over the spot, hoping to somehow talk the kittens down from play-fighting before birth. Her plan was thwarted, however, when they ignored her soothing touch and continued to kick her anyways. Giving up for the time being, she laid down and stretched out on her side, basking in the sunlight as she waited out the kits. She hoped they would stop soon; the four fish she had got would bake in this hot sunlight if she didn't carry them back to camp soon. She knew she had no hope of doing so until the kits let up their attack, so she stayed put.

Her mind suddenly wished she had her mate, former Thunderclanner Ambercloud, with her. He always seemed to understand and would soothe her during these moments of pain. She figured he was out on a patrol...and she was happy for him. RiverClan was beginning to accept him, although they would never fully because of his birthplace, and she knew he was proud inside although he would always miss ThunderClan. She pictured him in her head as she laid in the sun, and it seemed to help for the time being.

[Raven]

His mind was simply racing at the thoughts of kits. The young warrior really couldn't wait to be a father. In fact, he felt happier then he had in moons. Finally realizing there was more then following a code or defending your clan. There was love, distraction, foolish kithood days. Ambercloud purred as he wondered what his life would be like if he hadn't been born a warrior. A pure blooded warrior was he, well so he thought. Ambercloud shook off a moment of doubt. He had to be a warrior, or else how could he love this place? The white and amber warrior had been following the river, just to relax. Maybe try to swim. Of course he would need a Riverclan warrior nearby. The Riverclanner's would have to admit sooner or later, Ambercloud was getting better at swimming. His whiskers twitched with admiration and curiosity.

How they managed their fright of the cold blue waters, he would never understand. Maybe they were just born to the waters. He hoped his kits wouldn't have the same fear of running water as he did. But he would not worry on such things. Dreading and wishing for the day they'd be born. His amber ears pricked at the sound of another cat. As he looked ahead he spotted his mates silver gray pelt. Sparklestorm... His mind whispered happily. He really didn't think anyone else could understand what he felt for the warrior. Ambercloud picked up his pace, if only to have as much time with her as possible.

"Hello."

He meowed calmly. Purring as he took in her every detail. In love with her more and more every second. Ambercloud sat down next to her. Closing his ocean blue eyes as he wondered slightly. What their kits would look like. It was a pleasant thought and his purr rumbled onward.

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[{Snarky}]

Sparklestorm picked up her head from her spot stretched out in the sun and smiled at him, attempting to roll to face him fully but failing miserably. Groaning, she laid back down and sighed. Flicking her ears, she let Ambercloud see her sparkling eyes and the frustration deep within them. Rasping a tongue over her back, she thought a moment before she chose her careful words.

"I'm not sure about this. It hurts."

She confessed, knowing...hoping he would understand. The kits in her belly were relentless, and if it were to be this way for the next few moons she wasn't sure how she would handle it. She sighed again, her ears laying flat on her head in defeat and her tail flicking restlessly against the ground as she moved her head to his paws, her breath ruffling his fur.

[Raven]

He looked at her with a worried expression. Praying that Starclan showed no anger. They couldn't, could they? He was the following the code. He hid his worry quickly, Sparklestorm needed him. He couldn't begin drifting into his own worries. Comforting purr left his throat. He bent his neck and began to groom her pelt. Thinking on his words. Trying his best to find the most comforting words.

"Everything will be fine, I'll tell them to be quiet. They have to listen to both their parents."

He meowed a hint of joking, so as to lighten the mood. He didn't want them to feel worried, fearful of this part. He wanted this to be a happy courtship, sure they'd feel worries, but a joke could always help. Ambercloud's ocean blue gaze searched his mates blue eyes. Getting lost just thinking of the future, the past, the present. He could never had been happier. Just to be near Sparklestorm was enough to keep him going. Through times of trouble, worries and painful memories. His mind raced back to the day he'd decided to join her clan. It was coming true, a Riverclan queen and his kits. He closed his eyes, seeing her frustration.

"It will all be worth it..."

He whispered hoping to console her. This couldn't be easy, he would never know how painful it was. But he could guess. Sympathy flashing through his eyes. Ambercloud glanced away looking around. He was sure she'd be a great mother.

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OOC: Post one, Done.

[{Snarky}]

Sparklestorm smiled, her blue eyes covered by gray lids as she leaned into his licks. Sighing heavily, she nodded her consent to his soothing words, agreeing with him silently. She knew that as long as Ambercloud was around she would be fine. She was safe, and he was right. It was worth the trouble in the end. She was so glad that he had decided to join RiverClan. She opened her eyes to show him her thanks, filling her ocean eyes with as much gratitude and love as she could muster.

Laying her head back on his paws, she let her mind wander in the same direction she was sure his had gone much more than once: the future. She pictured their kits running around their feet as the two parents smiled down at them inside the nursery. Ambercloud would always be there for his kits. She knew that right away, every time she looked into his eyes. He showed her. She licked his paws, clearing away clinging grass and dirt. Rubbing her furry cheek against his leg, she smiled.

The sky began to cast bright hues that signaled midday. The heat that came along with that time of day began to roll over them both, and in no time Sparklestorm was panting softly. Moving her tail to lay on top of the water behind them, she let the coolness from the river flow through her. She picked up her tail to flick some of the cool drops on Ambercloud, hoping it would help him. The kits in her stomach kicked again and she winced in pain before covering it up with a bright smile.

OCC: lol! ur doing fine, don't panic. ^_^