Open to Join The Joys of New Life [16TL'20]

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Beewhisker blinked for a moment and their ears perked at the sound of pawsteps coming up behind them, but they didn't jump, or even bristle their dense, long fur. This cat's scent made it obvious who it was, a close friend of theirs and someone that Beewhisker felt like they could trust with each hair of their pelt. 

"Good afternoon Bayflower!" They trilled, flicking their tail over their white paws, and greeting the black feline with a friendly and open smile. "Oh me? I was just wondering if anyone has visited the new kits yet!" Beewhisker purred, Heatherkit and Oatkit's father, Barleyswipe, was their kin on their mothers side, not exactly siblings, but their mothers were sisters, so knowing that they shared blood made Beewhisker feel closer to the new litter already. "Oatkit and Heatherkit are my kin you know" They cooed, rather excited about the two new editions of WindClan

Beewhisker held a deep seated pride for cats, kittens mostly, that weren't even their kin. Perhaps it was their instincts telling them to protect and love a kit unconditionally even if they already had a cat doing that for them. Beewhisker thought back to having their own litter, there would be no duties stopping them from caring for any kitten in the nursery unconditionally. Though that was not what the two had begun chatting about, and there was not really a tom that Beewhisker felt would sire their kits anyway, so unless they came across another cat who would make a good sire to their kits, than it could be more of an option.

But perhaps they have already...

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"I haven't either, I'm just leaving Brightmaple to have some privacy with them, I've heard the first few days are the most important" Beewhisker replied, angling their ears to the nursery to see if they could hear any of the kits' mewls but they had not come, perhaps the kits were just feeding like most do on the first few days of life. "But you are right, Fallkit is adorable, kits are adorable as a whole" They added.

The topic of having their own litter didn't seem to leave Beewhisker's mind, but it was neither here nor there. It was something that needed a bit of thought anyway. "I do hope I get to meet them soon though, perhaps after they've opened their eyes" They decided, their pale blue eyes gleaming with optimism.

Beewhisker thought for a moment, perhaps the two could be able to visit the new kits and Fallkit all at once when the time comes. It was a great idea! One that just had to be pitched to the black warrior. "What if we strike two birds with one stone and see the kits and Fallkit together once the time comes, It would be nice to see both of them." They spoke in their regular chirpy tone and flicked their tail back and forth with a sense of excitement that ran through the blood at this stage, as they always seemed excited or happy about one thing or another.

"Well... sort of" Beewhisker replied to Bayflower's question the best they could find the words to, but soon enough, the words began to flood out of their maw. "Barleyswipe is my cousin, his mother, Claycinder I believe, was my mother's sister, so we are related in that way, but if you think about it, I suppose the kits are my second cousins, so to put it" 

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Beewhisker couldn't help but chuckle at the sneeze that interrupted Bayflower's words and let out an amused purr. "You're fine don't worry, do cat can control a sneeze" They meowed simply, swiping their tail neatly over their paws as they turned to face their dark pelted friend. They had always admired the black feline no matter the age difference between the two, but they knew that Beewhisker could never picture Bayflower siring a litter, not yet anyway. They would much rather think of Bayflower to have a comfortable mindscape before even thinking of kits for themself, but StarClan might not even know how that will go.

As if Bayflower was reading their mind, the topic of them thinking of kits popped out of Bayflower's mouth in the form of question. They flicked their ear in acknowledgement of the question but was silent for a moment before giving a solid answer. "I've certainly been thinking about it recently, but I can't really think of a tom in WindClan to sire any litter of mine" They replied after a moment of painful silence. It was true, they had never really had a particularly close bond with any tom within their ranks, well, aside from Bayflower but their mind had already given reason for that. "I'm not sure if you could really tell Bayflower, but I'm not extremely close with many toms that would sire any litter of mine." They added, giving the tip of their tail a small flick.

Beewhisker gave it some thought again... there was one tom, from ThunderClan, Kestrelswipe, the two were the same age and they had been getting along well with him recently, in fact, they've saved him from a small swarm of wasps rather recently. "Though, as taboo as it is, I had one in mind, but it would get me a rigorous punishment at best and exile at worst" They meowed with a short sigh, wondering if they should even be telling Bayflower such thoughts that ebbed at their mind.

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Beewhisker let a small chuckle slide out of their lips, it was rather breathy and there wasn't much behind it however. Their eyes flickered back to their own ancestry, their mother, Tawnyflight, not the best cat to be related to in terms of personality, but she made a kind hearted kit at least, at least they hope she did. Though... perhaps they inherited their personality from their father, Blacknose. He was a good father by every definition of the word, and Beewhisker was deeply saddened by their passing, perhaps if they did have kits, Beewhisker could name the kits in remembrance of their kin.

"Well, I try to speak to others as much as I can" Beewhisker replied, their eyes fixed on their large white paws as they moved their tail from being resting over them. "Perhaps it is because my mother wasn't the nicest cat, though... it seems I'm the only one that mentions her really" They murmured, it was like Tawnyflight had been completely forgotten already as if the passage of time was moving quicker for other cats than themself. Though, they didn't tend to think on that often, they'd be rather gloomy otherwise. With a shake of their head, as if shaking the thought away, they lifted their head back up and parted their jaws in a yawn. 

Rather nervous to hear Bayflower's response to their statement, Beewhisker knew they had loyalty running through their veins, but their relief was apparent the moment that Bayflower didn't reply with scorn. "It's Kestrelswipe, ThunderClan's deputy" The admitted with a sigh "We've grown to be quite close and I feel he would be a good sire to my litter, but that isn't entirely up to me, if he doesn't agree, I'll be out of luck" Beewhisker added, they thought surely that Kestrelswipe's loyalty would outweigh their friendship, but there was no harm in asking right?

Beewhisker above all else was glad to have friends that they could trust in the clan. "I don't think I could have any better friends than you and Aspenberry, I'm sure you both would defend me if the truth ever got out, I'm so thankful for that" 

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Beewhisker looked thoughtfully at Bayflower, their mind spinning with the potential outcomes of Kestrelswipe’s involvement in their future plans. The large feline let out a small sigh "Thank you Bayflower, and you should really get some sleep if you need it. I'm sure Aspenberry wouldn't mind giving you the day off if you asked" They mewed, their worry for their closest friends ran deep after the death of their kin, Beewhisker seemed to keep every cat they were close to as close as moss clinging to rocks and they didn't intend to stop now.

"I'd never expect you to follow me to exile, I know how it to feel so at home here, I'd hate to be exiled" Beewhisker stated, thinking deeply about their decision, they wanted kits, it was something that had been picking at their mind ever since they were a young warrior and saw Brightkit and Piperkit bounding about happily. "But this is important to me, and I think Kestrelswipe would be a great sire, and if any of the kits would act like him, I would thank StarClan for that blessing"

The thought did prickle Beewhisker's pelt a little, their tail twitched every now and again, they trusted Bayflower's opinion, they were going to ask Kestrelswipe to sire their kits anyway, but they thought it would be wise to get at least one other opinion. "It's a rather big ask, but having his help in it would mean the world, do you think I'm making the right choice Bayflower?" 

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"It's always good to get decent rest, you aren't at your best when you don't" Beewhisker noted, flicking the tip of their tail and giving their chest a quick cleaning before turning back to Bayflower "Tawnyflight and Cedarprowl died a few moons ago you know, so I could stay in your nest with you if you really need help with sleeping and comfort" they offered, letting out a loud purr of comfort for their friend, despite their kin dying much more recently than Bayflower's, but they knew that when their kin died didn't diminish the experience Bayflower was going through, so they offered their comfort regardless.

Their purr only grew louder with the contact and they gently pushed back against Bayflower to reciprocate the affection. "I'd feel terrible leaving Aspenberry if I were exiled, but we spoke a few days ago, I promised Aspenberry I'd be careful with this decision, and I will keep it, with any luck, it won't come to my exile" Beewhisker responded, but even if they were destined to be exiled for this decision, they would be glad they wouldn't be alone in this big world, they were glad they would have Bayflower, they were glad they have Bayflower. Bayflower's next words however gave them the confirmation they truly needed to know they were supported, or at least not in any imminent danger from their own clanmates.

"Objectively yes, it may be stupid, but you know how I am, I don't use my head too often do I" Beewhisker added, half laughing at their own statement "But by heart has never lead me in the wrong direction before, and I trust myself, that's all that matters right now" They meowed gentle, wrapping their tail around Bayflower, letting out a breath of relief, they were lucky to have Bayflower as a clanmate, a compatriot... a friend.

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"Then it's a plan then! When the moon is high, we can snuggle together in the comfort of a nice warm nest" Beewhisker meowed happily, their tone dripping with content and almost an overbearing sense of joy, but that was just how they were, if a warrior wasn't used to it, then that is how that was is, but those who are close to Beewhisker better be used to their kitly antics. "I'm sure this thick fur of mine will keep you warmer than stone in the sun" 

Beewhisker flicked the tip of their flowy tail before wrapping it neatly over their paws. Leaning down to rasp their tongue affectionately over Bayflower's head. They were so much more than glad that they had Bayflower's support in their decision to bare kittens, especially with the suggestion of who would be the sire of them, but Beewhisker was certain, this was their choice and they would make it with or without the cats around them, but regardless they were glad to have the support of the two cats they were closest to in life.

"Y'know, sometimes those apprentice days are more valuable than you think. It's when you get shaped into who you will be for the rest of your days if you thing about it" They meowed, twitching their ears for a moment before turning to Bayflower once again, their tone certain and laced with honey-like sweetness "Warriors train apprentices who will become warriors, and Medicine cats train apprentices who will become medicine cats after them. But we lead our own paths, we get the most brilliant gift that StarClan could give. A choice"

Though, as Beewhisker's voice drew to an end, they saw that the sun was slowly beginning to edge closer to the horizon, though the full golden circle was still in full view. "Say, I think this would be a good time to go out and hunt, I'll let Aspenberry that I'm heading out for a leisurely hunt" Beewhisker cooed, standing up from where they had sat "I bet I'll be able to catch more prey than you can" They cooed with a playful challenge in their gaze as they bounded off to find their deputy.