Dayfall
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Cactusbloom
Cactusbloom had been leaning on Dayfall, pretending to be exhausted from her birth. The ginger tom was carrying a small newborn kit in his mouth, his amber eyes remained forward. While his heart was broken at losing Beakrose and his new family, he had to stay strong for the newborn kit crying. Lynxtalon had remained behind, watching for any predators that would attempt to take the newborn. A whole story was created, Cactusbloom had given birth to a single kit after Dayfall and her had tried one night. The story made sense, Cactusbloom didn’t appear pregnant because she was only carrying one child.. Her body most likely didn’t register that it was having a pregnancy, which was the reason why she didn’t produce milk.
The little life that Dayfall was carrying was already the most precious thing in his life. Did Hailgaze and Tinyflame think of that when they had him? The kit had squirmed slightly and was squeaking but Dayfall had purred, attempting to calm the kit. It wasn’t until Cactusbloom had stopped them, and she took the kit and quickly smoothed her before picking her up. The gray Bengal was already a natural at being a new parent, Dayfall had a long way to go with parenting. His heart was racing at the sight of the entrance of camp. Would everyone believe their story? All three had to be in sync about the entire story otherwise everything would go down hill. Cactusbloom had leaned on Dayfall for support, as she had to appear as she gave birth.
Entering the camp, he noticed his family and Cactusbloom’s family surronding the clearing. Clearing his throat to gain their attention, Dayfall and Cactusbloom approached them, while setting down the newborn kit gently. The newborn was squirming around the place, trying to escape the sight of her parents. Dayfall had chuckled and brought the kit closer to him, keeping her nested between his featherytail and paws. Looking at his family, a small smile appeared “Surprise.” Dayfall said, looking at Cactusbloom for a moment who appeared tired as she greeted her mother “She had given birth this morning, Lynxtalon had came to get me.” Dayfall said, looking at the other father who nodded. It wasn’t until he looked at both familes and smiled softly at the kit “Her name is Baileyakit” He said softly. Her sister’s name was Barleykit.. It seemed fitting for the sisters to share similar names.
- ℍ𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕘𝕒𝕫𝕖 -
𝔻𝕖𝕡𝕦𝕥𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕕ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕟
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Eveningstorm paused in the grooming he was giving Desertstar, movement the entrance of the camp caught his attention as the tall and long furred feline felt his brows furrowing. Cactusbloom? Firstly he noticed that she appeared exhausted and leaning against Dayfall, whom was not her mate. Then he noticed the small newborn that was hanging limply from just beneath Dayfall’s chin. “Desertstar.” He said softly to his mate in order to get her attention, pushing himself up from the ground and trotting across the clearing in order to reach his kit.
Pressing his nose against Cactusbloom’s cheek, deep amber eyes quickly gave her a once over as he determined she was fine. “Are you alright?” The father fretted, glancing towards the kitten as it was set down upon the ground with careful delicacy. Eveningstorm’s head jerked back in surprise at Dayfall’s explanation, almost as if he had been struck. Looking between Cactusbloom, Dayfall, and Lynxtalon before he cleared his throat and looked at his granddaughter. Although he had no idea she wasn’t of his blood, he lowered his head to gaze upon her before he smiled and purred. “She’s beautiful. Congratulations to… all of you.” Eveningstorm decided to say as he leaned back to rasp his tongue over Cactusbloom’s cheek.
Hailgaze was remaining further back in the crowd as he watched and observed. Dayfall hadn’t mentioned anything about fathering a litter. Neither had he noticed Cactusbloom had been pregnant. She didn’t produce milk and that was obvious, anyone could distinguish the scent she was missing. But not only that, the scent of birth could only be detected on the kit. Not Cactusbloom. Gazing down at the kitten, the deputy’s mind was reeling as he felt his whiskers twitch with thought. He didn’t believe for one moment that Cactusbloom was the mother of this kit, but he also was going to keep that to himself.
Dayfall was claiming to be the birth father of this kit, that much was obvious as he looked down at Baileyakit. “Well. I’m glad that Lynxtalon hurried to fetch you. Although this would now make him the father, yes?” Hailgaze questioned as he finally looked up at his son, those scorching amber eyes pinning. Never had he seen Dayfall mingling into Cactusbloom and Lynxtalon’s relationship. But he smiled as he turned his eyes towards Cactusbloom. “Congratulations Cactusbloom, she is truly beautiful.” He offered a purr, looking over the she-cat before looking back at his son.