Heatherpetal
Windclan Queen
Periwinkle blue eyes were dull with exhaustion as the rose-gold molly was traveling through the moors, her ankles sore from being swollen and walking a long amount of time. Heatherpetal didn’t complain, she didn’t want her mate worrying about her any more than he already was.. Especially in their current situation, it was a bit riskier for both of them. Feeling the familiar breeze as Heatherpetal and Startledcrow were padding through the moors of Windclan territory, she pressed up against her mate and leaned up to kiss his cheek “We’re almost back home, Crow.. Then we’ll be picking a spot in the nursery for us.” Heatherpetal promised her mate softly, her feathery tail moving to rest at her slightly swollen stomach that was full of kits. It was quite an exciting feeling, that the couple were expecting kits. It was after the two had left Grizzly’s group and on their way home when Startledcrow had made the discovery that his mate was expecting kits, and the dark tabby was such an excellent father and healer as Startledcrow was making sure that Heatherpetal was taken care of.
Heatherpetal couldn’t wait until they were back in camp, so she could tell Goldenrose about the news.. For Startledcrow to tell Blackfire and Eveningstorm they were getting nieces and nephews.. For Hailgaze and her other siblings to react to such happy news. But she wasn’t going to lie that she was beyond tired and full of hormones too. The moment they would make it to camp, Heatherpetal would be dragging Startledcrow into the nursery for them to rest and let Quiethawk check on them later. Letting out a soft sigh, she noticed that her mate noticed it too and the molly moved to intertwin her tail with his own “I’m okay, my love.. Just the swollen ankles along with recovering from the morning sickness.” Heatherpetal mentioned, making sure that her mate knew that everything was okay. After leaving Windclan as a newly mated couple, the honeymoon stage never went away with them. The rose-gold molly would never get tired of his love and affection, her heart still pounding and gaining butterflies in her stomach when her mate was around.
After a while, the two were in front of the Windclan camp and Heatherpetal let out a soft breath while tears in her eyes when looking at her Crow “We’re back home” She said, before leading him into the camp. The rose-gold molly looked around for a moment, tightening her grip on Startledcrow’s tail when other felines were looking at them in shock. It wasn’t until Heatherpetal turned around quickly when hearing the familiar voice of Blackfire calling both of their names as the small smoky tabby ran towards them “Heatherpetal! Startledcrow!” Blackfire said, the biggest smile on her face as the two small she-cats embraced before Blackfire went to embrace her younger brother “Are you guys okay?” She questioned, looking at both the felines to check for any injuries before her light green eyes widening when noticing Heatherpetal’s swollen stomach
“Great Starclan, that didn’t take long.” Blackfire teased, which caused Heatherpetal to chuckle as she moved to rub her cheek against her mate. It wasn’t until the rose-gold molly looked around; her eyes full of worry “Where’s my mom? Orion? Hailgaze?” She questioned, but suddenly felt a wave of nausea and let out a groan as Heatherpetal lowered herself as the rose-gold molly began to feel slightly dizzy and was attempting to hold down her breakfast from this morning. ff86ed - Heather 59ff4e - Black
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Heatherpetal
Windclan Queen
It was most likely the hormones that made her feel slightly overwhelmed, to be in the presence again of her family and having everyone in camp staring at her and Startledcrow. Her mate seemed to have sensed it, as he excused them for a moment to gather themselves. Taking a deep breath, the pregnant rose-gold molly felt Startledcrow’s lean body pressing against her and Heatherpetal immediately leaned into her mate. “Thank you” The molly breathed, nuzzling into him while leaving gentle kisses on his shoulder. No matter where Heatherpetal was, Startledcrow was her home in the end.
“Come on, we need to find a nest for us” Heatherpetal said, looking in the direction of the nursery. There wasn’t any debate on Startledcrow returning to the elders den while Heather went to the nursery, they would both reside in a nest together. Call her crazy, but she was just extremely obsessed and protective of her mate. As the two of them were slowly making their way towards the nursery, Heatherpetal stumbled slightly due to her swollen ankles. It quickly caught her mate’s attention as he stopped her and checked on her before lowering himself. Looking at her mate in awe, he really was Prince Charming. Carefully climbing on his back, Startledcrow began padding towards the nursery.
She had such a look of love on her face, her cheeks resting on his back as Heatherpetal drew soothing circles into his shoulder blades. How could she be so lucky? Starclan only knows. Once arriving in the nursery, Startledcrow lowered himself until Heatherpetal could safely get off him and she moved until they were sitting next to each other. Her periwinkle gaze was scanning the empty nests, biting the inside of her cheek as she was trying to find the perfect one for her family. It wasn’t until finding a big nest nearby that would fit perfectly for her growing family and Startled. “Come” She said, intertwining their tails together before leading them to the nest.
Stopping in front of the nest, she allowed Startledcrow to climb into it first. After all, her mate’s choices were extremely important.. Including finding the right nest. Once seeing Startledcrow’s nod of approval, the small molly soon stepped into the nest. A loud purr escaped Heatherpetal as she lowered herself until she was curled up against her mate, rubbing her cheek against Startledcrow’s chest while he left kisses on her temple. “I love you Crow” Heatherpetal said softly, looking up at him with awe. Seeing the gentle smile on the tom’s face, her paw went towards his cheek and brought him down into a sweet kiss.
She was excited for this new chapter with her Crow, her true love.
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𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕖 ℂ𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕕ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕟
Goldenrose smiled softly and tenderly as she looked down at her daughter, she was absolutely glowing despite probably feeling a bit uncomfortable being so heavily pregnant. Purring as she was looking at the swollen and rounded belly that carried her grandkits, her eyes shifting towards Cometchaser as her mate walked up towards them. Shifting slightly, she lightly rubbed her cheek against the massive Maine coon’s shoulder as he walked by her, his line of sights trained on Startledcrow while she walked closer to her daughter as she pressed her side against Heather’s looking down to drape her tongue over the swollen belly. “I am glad to see that you are home. We have been worried about you both.” She said softly, lifting her chin in order so smile motherly. “You will have to tell us of your adventures. And when Startledcrow finally decided to make you a mother.” Goldenrose smiled cheekily, her vibrant green eyes gleaming.
Startledcrow let out a hiss of annoyance as he felt Blackfire smacking his foreleg, retracting himself from her, making a pinched expression. “I don’t know why you keep insisting on pissing me off.” He snapped his teeth towards his older sister, his sightless blue eyes gazing just past her. Although his chin turned away from Blackfire as Cometchaser lightly bumped into his shoulder, arching an eyebrow and letting out a snort. “She certainly could try, but she’d be missing a toe.” He growled lightly, although it was friendly banter. Ears perking up as he caught the deep voice of Hailgaze, turning his chin towards the large male as he greeted Heatherpetal. Hailgaze’s scorching amber eyes briefly roamed towards Blackfire, his eyes gentle as he dipped his chin in greeting. Watching as she walked away from Startledcrow’s side in order to rub up against his, tail lowering slightly from contentment. Since the death of Tinyflame, he had found comfort in Blackfire, calming his aching soul.
When she moved to step away from his side, he nonchalantly took a step with her, letting their fur mingled as he looked back towards Startledcrow as the medicine cat seemed troubled with the new of Quiethawk. “He just stepped down? What the hell was his reason?” Startledcrow questioned, anger bubbling in his chest, long dark striped tail rattling with aggression. “Not one that he offered to give me, but perhaps he told Desertstar why.” He hummed; watching as Heatherpetal walked towards her mate, both looking troubled. Their minds were linked as Heatherpetal knew exactly what was coming their way. “However, there is a gem in the rough. Littlewoods has offered to take the role of medicine cat with some guidance.” Hailgaze prompted while Startledcrow turned his nose up slightly, the small tomcat had never exactly caught his attention when he had been medicine cat.
“We don’t have much to choose from.” Hailgaze quipped while Startledcrow let out a soft snort, clearly still irked that Quiethawk had stepped down from his duties. Tail lashing silently as he went quiet, debating on the best course of action. Although as Heatherpetal pressed against him, he sighed softly as he rested his snout against the side of her neck as he breathed in the scent of his mate. Listening to his mate, he chewed the inside of his cheek. Honestly had half a mind to decline and just hide out in the nursery with Heatherpetal but he looked in the direction of Hailgaze’s voice. “I will get Littlewoods up to speed and then I want to be left alone. I will stress that.” Startledcrow warned, growling lightly with annoyance as Hailgaze gave a half grin. “I will relay the message.”
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Heatherpetal
Windclan Queen
“Mom!” The rose-gold molly said, tears forming in her periwinkle eyes as she darted to Goldenrose. The bond between mother and daughter was unbreakable, no one could question the love that the two had for each other. Releasing a loud purr while Goldenrose gave her motherly kisses all over her face, a soft smile appeared on her face as Goldenrose had looked down at her swollen stomach “Surprise!” The pregnant molly said, sniffling as her hormones were slowly passing by. Heatherpetal was certainly glad that her and Startledcrow had made it home so their families and friends could experience the pregnancy with them. Embracing her mom, Heatherpetal buried her face into Goldenrose’s shoulder “I missed you so much Mama, I’m glad that we are together once again.” She said, before pulling away when hearing a familiar voice calling towards them
“Look who came back.” Cometchaser said, a half smirk appearing on his face when padding towards them. Heatherpetal chuckled and moved to embrace her best friend and step-father “Ori, long time no see.” The molly said as Orion chuckled and his dark green eyes widened slightly at the swollen stomach before looking back at her “Congratulations! You’re gonna be an amazing Mom!” The massive Black Maine Coon said warmly towards her and went towards Startledcrow and let out a laugh of amusement when Blackfire whacked her younger brother in the right foreleg “Don’t you dare scare me like that ever again, I almost left Windclan to search for you!” The black and gray tabby exclaimed, while Cometchaser went and bumped his shoulder against his friend’s “You can’t harm the new Father-to-be, he’s gotta have enough energy to play with the babies.” Orion teased, before turning back to look at his mate and smiled softly at Goldenrose. He knew how much the rose-gold and white molly had been worrying over her daughter. Just seeing Golden and Heather speaking and giggling made his heart feel warm
It wasn’t until Heatherpetal’s ears perked up at the familiar voice of her eldest brother and she turned to look at him with a smile, she missed Hailgaze. The small molly went towards the gray and white tom brushing her cheek against his in greetings. Chuckling as Hailgaze gave his congratulations, she turned to look down at her swollen stomach “It’s certainly a new adventure, but we’re excited and I certainly need all the help I could get.” The rose-gold molly said, referring to Hailgaze and Goldenrose. The two were such important felines in her life, both helping her become the molly that she was today. Watching as Hailgaze stepped back, she noticed the glance that he gave Blackfire before arching an eyebrow but he avoided her gaze as he was still looking at the other molly. The black and gray tabby went towards him and brushed herself against him, the two looking up at each other with an expression that Heather couldn’t pick up.
It wasn’t until Blackfire had noticed that Heatherpetal was looking at herself and Hailgaze and the small molly stepped slightly away from Hailgaze, however their fur was still mingling with each other as the two were still sitting closely with each other. Best friends, that’s what they were. Periwinkle eyes widened slightly at her brother’s news and looked towards Startledcrow who looked equally shocked. Was Quiethawk okay? Going towards her mate, Heatherpetal pressed against him before giving her family an uneasy look. They all knew that she was protective over him, after Starclan wronged him and took away his sight. It took a while for Startledcrow to recover physically and mentally, but Heather had been with him through every step. That was her soulmate, no one could question that. “If Crow is to become the medicine cat for a while.. I will stay with him and help him out.” Heatherpetal said, her toe beans resting on his own
“We are a package deal.. We took our vows as mates, and he’s stuck with me forever.” Heatherpetal said, a fond smile on her face while looking up at him.
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𝕋𝕖𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕣𝕪 𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕖 ℂ𝕒𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕕ℂ𝕝𝕒𝕟
He was relieved to be heading home after spending a few moons in the mountains. Startledcrow had enjoyed the culture of the Mountain Tribes, they were very different from clan cats. Pointed ears angled towards his mate as she walked beside him, slowing down his pace when he heard soft huffs and puffs. Almost a little over a moon after leaving Grizzly’s Tribe, he had discovered that Heatherpetal was pregnant with his kits. Making his stomach flutter with excitement but worry from pushing her too hard to get home. He was anxious, wanting her comfortable and able to give birth in the comfort of home. WindClan. Nostrils flared as he breathed in the familiar scent of Heather and melting snow, eyes closing as he let out a soft hum. “That we are.” He meowed, smiling softly when he felt the soft touch of a kiss against his cheek, fur along his spine ruffling. Her stomach was growing but it wasn’t nearly round enough to worry him of an early delivery, his long dark striped tail brushed against her hip. “Don’t walk so fast, those ankles are so sore I can hear them knocking.” He grunted, although as they walked through the WindClan border, he paused and took a moment to look around.
Despite having lost his sight, Startledcrow’s connection with StarClan was only increased after his brief death. He could literally feel the divide with the land, his brows furrowing slightly in confusion. Hearing a soft sigh, he immediately turned his chin towards Heatherpetal with his worry increasing. “Are you okay? Do we need to rest for a moment?” Startledcrow questioned, his tail moving to gently run along her spine before he pressed his flank against hers. Heatherpetal was a short feline, her head coming to his shoulders as he kissed her ears. Either that or he was freakishly tall. Her tail moved to twine with his, reassuring him that she was fine, although she was sore and lagging energy, she was also eager to get home to her family. “Mhm. Let’s just slow the pace down a little then. WindClan isn’t going anywhere.” He hummed, getting her to walk at a slower pace.
Eventually he could hear the familiar chatter of home, his paws brushing against the half frozen grass as they finally walked onto the trail, where the grass was worn down. Heatherpetal was getting excited, her energy bubbling as he looked down at her with an amused smirk. “It would seem so.” He hummed softly, although he could feel that something wasn’t exactly right with home. The energies were all wrong. Ears twitching as he heard someone calling his name and Heatherpetal’s name, smiling to himself as his older sister was rushing. “Hey, Blackfire.” He mused, keeping his head turned in her direction as his sister wasted no time in embracing him, grumbling slightly. “You are so touchy.” He whined with the way she was nosing his pelt and moving his chin side to side as if she were checking him over. “I don’t know about you, but this isn’t the way to check someones health. I am perfectly fine.” Startledcrow shooed his sister back, nose wiggling slightly before he grinned at the comment that was made towards Heatherpetal’s swollen stomach.
“No, it didn’t.” He purred, proud of their growing kittens and feeling his anxieties melt away knowing their kittens would be born in WindClan and somewhere safe. Smiling softly as Heatherpetal was rubbing her cheek against his, her swollen stomach brushing against his side as he smirked. “You’re mother is nearby.” Startledcrow hummed thoughtfully as he could sense the molly was making her way through the crowd. “Darkwolf, you keep standing on my way and you’ll be missing even more fur.” Goldenrose growled softly, pleased when he quickly sidestepped out of her way as the rose golden and white dappled she-cat hurried forth. “Heatherpetal!” She exclaimed out of excitement and relief, hurrying towards her daughter to cover the young ladies face in motherly kisses. “Are you okay?” She questioned, noticing her daughters sickly expression before she looked down at the swollen belly. “Ohhhh my gosh!” She exclaimed excitedly, looking towards Startledcrow to see her best friend and son in law smiling sheepishly. “Congratulations, you two.” She purred loudly, licking her daughters ears while Startledcrow chuckled. “She’s fine. She would’ve been even better if she hadn’t argued with me and eaten the root. But thank you.” He shook his head out of amusement, listening to Goldenrose fret over her daughter.
“I’ll go ask Quiethawk if we have any of the root, acually.” Startledcrow hummed, beginning to tun towards the medicine cat den as a deep and familiar voice reached his ears. “I would highly doubt it. WindClan is currently without a medicine cat.” Hailgaze spoke, causing Startledcrow’s ears to pin back against his head as the deputy informed him. “Did something happen to Quiethawk?” He asked immediately while Hailgaze shook his head. “No, he just stepped down.” He explained while Startledcrow was stunned, blinking in surprise while Hailgaze turned to look at Heatherpetal as he smiled softly. “I am guessing the a congratulations is in order.” He smiled, briefly glancing at Blackfire before he leaned forward to gently rub his cheek against his sisters.