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[hibiscusbloom]

But nothing heals the past like time
And they can't steal
The love you're born to find

❧

    So now her mother was gone too. After Aphidhaze's death, Hibiscubloom thought their family had lost enough. But no - Ratwhisker had managed to take their mother after all. She was relieved that Dawpelt hadn't minded the moonhigh visitor, and Hibiscusbloom couldn't help the deep relief she felt that the leader's mate had taken to the kits as if they were her own.  The cream molly had told her to visit often. She wanted to say she would, but she was afraid to promise. Instead she'd simply mumbled that she'd try, before thanking her siblings' new wet nurse and slipping free of the nursery.

    She hovered outside, unsure what it is she was feeling. She'd been so jealous when Azaleamask had become pregnant again so easily. Just as jealous as she'd felt when Myrtlesky had been. Now all that was left was a dull ache where her mother should be and a great deal of guilt. When was the last time she'd properly spoken to her sister, anyway? What did she think about her mentoring Sablepaw? Was she angry?

    Perhaps her sister hadn't even noticed. After all, she had a great deal to do as deputy, especially now. She couldn't help the long sigh. She was pretty sure she spent significantly more time fretting about Myrtlesky's opinion than was healthy. It was easier than thinking about her failed relationship with Pinestrike, or the kits she would never meet.

    "Ah," She yipped in surprise as something jarred her from her spiraling thoughts. Almost as if summoned by her brooding, there stood the familiar molly, right before her eyes, "Myrtlesky! Sorry - I was lost in thought."

    Instinctively she sidestepped, assuming that like herself, her sister would be visiting their newest siblings.

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[Myrtlesky ♛]

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Myrtlesky

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The past few sunrises had been an absolute blur. Myrtlesky's entire body ached and groaned; still feeling exhaustion from the battle. She had taken on two cats throughout the battle. While she had done well; admirably, even, she was still drained. The pain only worsened when shortly after; Azaleamask perished giving birth to her litter of kittens. Myrtlesky had felt as if her whole body had been shaken up. Everything burned, ached or simply felt sore. The wounds weren't now just on the outside, but the inside too.

The deputy had taken it on herself however, to be as supportive as she could of her mother's kits; even if they were Ratwhisker's, a known traitor to ShadowClan. The molly would care for them and love them, even go as far as to 'foster' them, so Dawnpelt could focus on her two kittens with Condorstar.

The fluffy cinnamon molly headed towards the nursery; a small mouse in her mouth. It was in fact a gift for Dawnpelt. However, while her intentions were to see Dawnpelt; she also had ulterior motives too. She had wanted to see her siblings, and of course - check on the other kits bundled in the Nursery. Many of them, now likely faced some degree of trauma due to the rebellion. As she approached however, she accidentally collided with a familiar, darkly colored molly. Myrtlesky stepped back, while the other side-stepped.

Myrtlesky hadn't forgot about her sister. She never could. Despite Myrtlesky's busy lifestyle, she loved her sister, and actually wanted to be closer to her. Hibiscusbloom was a great warrior, she was an even better molly - even if, at times, she was clouded by jealousy and lacked the ambition that both she and mother strove for. She shook her head in response, "No-no, I'm sorry, I wasn't really looking where I was going either," she said. Myrtlesky placed the rodent down on the ground, her eyes connecting with Hibiscusbloom. How did she feel about mother's death? How did she feel about.. Well, everything? "How are you holding up? I-I...I know there's been a lot happening lately."

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[hibiscusbloom]

But nothing heals the past like time
And they can't steal
The love you're born to find

❧

    While it may not have been true, a part of Hibiscusbloom felt like her sister could see right through her every front. She wanted to lie, to tell her that everything was fine and that she'd been too busy to think about it. That her minor scratches from the battle were all that troubled her. She didn't think he sister would believe her.

    "I uh... I kinda got caught up in myself again," She mewed, her voice cracking slightly, "And I wasn't really talking to mom - and now she's gone."

   Once she started, the feelings began to flood her mind. All the things she should have told her sister when they'd happened. Myrtlesky, for all her jealousy and frustration, had always been like her best friend. Perhaps a bit overbearing, and sometimes she acted more like a mom than a littermate, but it was true none the less.

    "And Aphidhaze. And Pinestrike and I broke up just before your kits became apprentices and it was awful but I thought it was fine so I didn't mention it," She looked down, Trying to fight back the big fat tears that had suddenly welled up. Why did talking to her sister make it so easy for things to spill out? "And I've missed you so much... but I felt bad because I never visited while you were in the nursery and I thought maybe that was why Condorstar looked me over for mentoring one of the kits and... and... I'm sorry."

    Myrtlesky had more important things to worry about than her. She was deputy and had the whole Clan to take care of now - not just her and their siblings. She ducked her head, trying to stifled the emotion and shaking her head.

    "I'm so sorry," She repeated forcing down the tears as best she could before looking her sister in the eye again, "I shouldn't just dump this on you. Are... Are you alright? Antlercloud was trying to kill you."

word count ● Myrtlesky ♛ ● notes: Maybe Poppypaw got her emotional side from her aunt LOL

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[Myrtlesky ♛]

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Myrtlesky

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Myrtlesky had fallen out of touch with her mother. The two hadn't been very close in many, many moons. She hadn't spent time with Myrtlesky's kits, or even got to know them. She knew of them, but that was the extent of their relationship. Her own mother had been happy that she became deputy, but they hadn't really spoken. The relationship felt strained, but still; Myrtlesky loved her.

More time with her would have been nice. But, it seemed Azaleamask had been wrapped up in her own life; too focused on Ratwhisker and his silly little games rather than her own kits. She exhaled, pushing the thoughts from her mind. She focused on her sister, listening as she began to speak. In many ways; Myrtlesky felt as if she had raised herself and her siblings. Mother hadn't really been around much; especially for Aphidhaze and Lampreypaw. And now, it was happening again. But, this time; she truly was gone. She wouldn't pop up around the corner, nor would she birth another litter. This was officially it.

The tears began to well up in Hibiscusbloom's eyes and instinctively; Myrtlesky shifted to her sister and leaned into her for comfort. Myrtlesky was not really an affectionate she-cat, but when it came to her family; her family always seemed to break the hard exterior that most seemed to see. Myrtlesky draped her pale tail around her sister for comfort. "It's okay - there's no need to apologize," she said, as she slowly exhaled. "I'm sorry too. I haven't exactly been the best sister either." She felt a sense of relief; almost. Myrtlesky had wanted to become close to her sister again, but she had been busy - distracted, and it seemed, Hibiscusbloom had been the same. "I'm sorry about you and Pinestrike - I-...I never realized, but, I'm glad you're doing OK. And I'm so glad my son has you as his mentor. You are one of the best warriors I know, after all."

Myrtlesky thought about Hiscusbloom; she thought about her capabilities, her life, and who she was. She couldn't believe she had missed it; but, wow; she and Poppypaw were similar. Poppypaw was sensitive and emotional; the opposite of both herself and Condorstar. For a while, Myrtlesky wondered if it had been Dawnpelt's influence. But, no; it was clear now, it was Hibiscusbloom. She managed a small smile, "You can dump whatever you like on me. It's never too much, and you know that," she said. The deputy withdrew her tail and wrapped it around her front paws. She still felt a little strange about the whole Antlercloud situation. But, she had to be strong; she had to create a stronger ShadowClan, a unified ShadowClan. She let out a long, slow sigh, "Technically he tried to kill Condorstar. Ratwhisker and Camelliarose tried to kill me.. But, it is still a huge shock....I just hope not too many warriors believe in his lies...I know he'll be back, Hibiscusbloom...I know it."

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