“Come on, quick paws now Pepperkit, Papayakit, Bisonkit.”
Pitter patters of small kitten paws rushed to keep up with the confident strides of creamy molly, who was already running late. Getting out of her nest and way from her large, constantly hungry kittens was a relief to get a break. Peahcblossom might have raised her other two litters but she didn't have to constantly be around them for feedings, she really admired the other queens who did this constantly. She knew her babies were safe with their father back in Thunderclan camp but she couldn't help but feel her nerves prickling at her paws.
Her concerns for her newest litter was soon replaced when the mawls of her son, Bisonkit, pierced her ears.
“Momma! Momma, my paws hurt!” His voice was loud and squeaky as it rang through the forest. Peachblossom couldn't help but giggle softly at her son, this was their first time leaving the camp and walking such a long way, she couldn't blame them for feeling a bit tired after walking for so long. Pulling her son closer to her, she nuzzled the tom of his head, “I know my sweet but I promise we are almost there. We can take a break in just a few moments.”
Bisonkit wiped away his tears, sniffling as he tried to fight back his urge to argue with Peachblossom more, but this was his decision to come along with the others. Peachblossom had told the kits she was going to be taking Pepperkit and Papayakit to the border to meet up with Ravenkit. Bisonkit missed his half brother and wanted to get a chance to play with him again.
As they grew closer to the border two silhouettes appeared in front of them, which gradually turn into the small black tom kit Ravenkit and the beautiful Mercuryrose. “Take a look over there kits, it looks like the others made it to the border before us.” Peachblossom large fluffy tail lifted into the air as it waved in greeting to the Shadowclan queen. The Thunderclan healer had grown quite close to the Shadowclan feline, not only being there by her side when she gave birth but also spending most of the time laying in the nursery by Mercuryrose side so the kittens would get use to both of the mollys. Watching her kittens rush towards the border warmed Peachblossoms heart, they were so excited to see their brother.
“Ravenkit!” Bisonkit small paws lifted from the forest floor as he bounced towards the black tom kit. The small brown kit only showed a bit of hesitation when he was faced with the very clear Shadowclan border. He was always told the borders were not physical items that indicated where to stop but he never could understand how you could tell where to stop; Now here he was and while they were right it wasn't a physical thing, the scents were so different and so strong it felt like he was being stop by an invisible wall. A small whimper left the kit's mouth as he looked back towards Peachblossom, looking for approval before crossing. After receiving an encouraging smile and nod from his mother Bisonkit took a deep breath trying to mentally prepare. Taking a moment to look over at the other molly, "Hello Miss Mercury". The moment his paws crossed over the invisible border all of Bisonkits worries floated away, leaping towards Ravenkit throwing his body against the Shadowclan kit. “I missed you so much Ravenkit!”
“You look as beautiful as always Mercuryrose.” Peachblossom stepped without worry over to Shadowclan, thankfully as a medicine cat she was able to cross without having issues due to her title. The healer offered Mercuryrose a small friendly headbutt, she didn't realize how close she had grown to the black and golden cat but yet here she was acting as if they had been friends her whole life. “I hope you two are doing well in Shadowclan. We miss you over in Thunderclan.” Interrupting the two tom kits wrestling on the forest floor, her paw scooped up the black tom kit. “Raven my brave little warrior I hope you’ve been behaving in Shadowclan.” Her purrs loudly accompany her words.
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Peachblossom smiled happily down at her young son, she felt so much joy getting to see how large Ravenkit had grown, but even if he was away from his siblings he still seemed like the same happy Ravenkit she knew. She felt content watching the kittens get to play with each other again, it was good for them to continue meeting like this, it would ensure that they maintained a strong relationship even when they grow up. “Sweet ones please make sure you don't play too rough.” Her voice was soft and sweet, but you could still hear the tiredness that accompanied it. Having so many kittens, all at different ages was a lot harder than she thought, while one litter wants to do nothing but rough house, the other litter wants to nap, though her newest litter just wanted to eat. Snarlingbadger helped where he could but it still took a lot out of her.
Peachblossom settled down close to Mercuryrose, enjoying the mollies' company more than most of the other felines she interacted with. “I'm glad to know I did a good job hiding how exhausted I am.” Her mews were followed by a breathless chuckle. “Oh Mercuryrose they are growing so quickly, I can’t keep up with them anymore, thankfully Snarlingbadger takes them on outings to get rid of their energy. I know it's been hard on them with this new litter.” Peachblossom loved all her children equally but this new litter took a lot of her attention, with them being the youngest and such a large litter. “They are so beautiful, Merc. We have 5 kittens, one of them keeps me up constantly with worry. She isn't the healthiest kitten and I find myself checking on her multiple times throughout the night. Bunnykit, she was actually named after Hareflight. Then I have Badgerkit and Honeykit who are already the best of friends. Pearkit is my smallest son. Then there's Applekit, she looks just like me. It is kind of terrifying.” Peachblossom loved that her kitten looked like her but part of her constantly worried that the young Applekit would turn out just like her, she prayed that wouldn't happen. “I hope you didn't have any trouble back in Shadowclan after spending so much time with us.” Snarlingbadger and herself were both worried that Shadowclan would reject the molly after she spent moons in Thunderclan helping raise and nurse their kitten litter.
Bisonkit was overjoyed to be with Ravenkit again, his family might be large but even with one of them missing it felt a little lonely. He loved his family, he wanted to be together always. Bisonkit lowered himself down into a crouch, his tail lashing happily in the air behind him, “Hey hey Ravenkit is Shadowclan as scary as they say?” Thunderclan elders loved to tell the kittens stories of how Shadowclan cats were dark and scary felines who were beast. Bisonkit didn't believe them fully, how could he Mercuryrose was wonderful and she was a Shadowclan cat, but he still was unsure about the others