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The Turtles Nursery Apr 1, 2024 4:52:21 GMT -5

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Post by Staff on Apr 1, 2024 4:52:21 GMT -5

A large stretch of beach that is constantly inhabited by large leatherback turtles. Cats can visit this beach and try their luck at stealing turtle eggs if they feel brave enough. Otherwise it's common to come to the shallow waters for a swim. For the most part cats co-exist happily with the sea turtles, sometimes climbing onto their backs in the case you felt extra brave.

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The Turtles Nursery Aug 24, 2024 19:53:20 GMT -5

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Post by Mykel on Aug 24, 2024 19:53:20 GMT -5

NIGHTWALKER

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TheY/HIM/IT ⬩ SHOALCLAN warrior

VOICE CLAIM: DONALD GLOVER

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WORD COUNT: 482
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◉ As the sun slowly rose over the ocean’s horizon, greeting the island with it’s welcoming warmth, Nightwalker laid peacefully on the soft sands of the beach, listening to the calming sounds of the waves as the salty waters lapped against the coast. The massive black-haired tomcat was silent, lost in their endless library of thoughts as the ShoalClan warrior enjoyed a solitary morning once more. Lately, it seemed almost too quiet around here—enough to a point where Nightwalker wondered if it was a sign of bad things to come. Perhaps they were being a tad too paranoid.

These last few moons had passed on in a hurry, like they had gone and rushed by him without a second thought. An exhausted yawn broke from within Nightwalker's depths, making the blind warrior's jaws stretch open for a moment, allowing his sharp fangs to glisten in the morning light, He hadn't been sleeping well recently, which was what caused him to be out here so early rather than still be tucked away comfortably within his nest.

Nightwalker could only hope this rough patch would pass and a sense of normalcy would return to his clan. After Crowsong disappeared several moons ago, things felt rather off around here. Had the grief of such loss really shaken ShoalClan's core that much? Nightwalker breathed a soft sigh through his nose, feeling a gentle breeze ruffle his chest fluff, filled with scents of seafoam and driftwood. It would have been wiser to stay in bed, they thought, knowing that any extra moment of slumber would've been worth it. Yet Nightwalker found themselves unable to truly commit.

Kneading it's paws gently against the loose sand, the longfurred warrior thought about getting up. Maybe it would be better for them to take this time to be useful. Hunt, gather, patrol...something. Although, Nightwalker felt like it was important to enjoy moments such as these. He should just enjoy the serenity of this beach and the early hour. Not many cats would think to stop and just breathe for a second or two. It was good for one's soul and Nightwalker strived to remember that, even now. No, especially now. Another yawn escaped it, making the tomcat shudder slightly. Sleep is becoming more and more desirable. Maybe he could take a small nap.

Allowing his eyes to slid closed, Nightwalker attempted to get some rest after tossing and turning all night prior. The sounds of the sea, followed by the occasional squawk of a seagull, was more than enough to be that perfect lullaby for the exhausted blind warrior. Their paws were neatly tucked underneath themselves as Nightwalker slowly fell asleep, the gentle rise and fall of their body being the only indictor that they were, in fact, still alive. If anyone needed them, they could wake him up, but for now, Nightwalker choose to enjoy it to the fullest. Every second counted.

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The Turtles Nursery Aug 27, 2024 19:30:16 GMT -5

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Post by daisy 🌼 on Aug 27, 2024 19:30:16 GMT -5

𝒟 𝒪 𝒱 𝐸 𝐵 𝑅 𝐸 𝐸 𝒵 𝐸

| 125 moons - she/her - Mykel |

The elderly queen had finally decided to take a meander out into the territory, itching to stretch her old bones. Everything hurt nowadays. She was glad that she still had the ability to walk out of camp when she wanted to - as long as Piperpeck didn't catch her, that is. Dovebreeze was getting much too old her liking, but she had to stick around. Out of spite, of course. She had to become the oldest gal in the entirety of ShoalClan. She also had her only kid to think of. Nightwalker had been her only kit, and she had been the oldest queen in the nursery when she had them. She never looked back, though. She had no idea when she had it that she would ever be more in love with one little scrap of fluff. Her mate and Nightwalkers father, Rootraven, had been the same. Nowadays, it had just been her and her little scrap of fur... who wasn't so small anymore, to Dovebreezes dismay.

When had they grown up? Hm. Dovebreeze had been lost in thought as she walked, only realising that after she tripped on a root. That stung. The queen sat up with a wince, holding her paw close. "Awh, Piperpecks gonna have my ass." She mumbled to herself, brows furrowed in annoyance. She sighed in defeat before standing, still holding her paw close to her chest. Hm. She was close to Turtles' Nursery... maybe a nice swim would help the new pain in her paw. She kept her limping pace, nearing the shore slowly. Curse aging. At least she was still as beautiful. That made her snicker a little bit; a little bit of vanity is allowed in old age. Soon enough, she saw her refuge; the water. "Thank StarClan." Dovebreeze sighed in relief, slowly dipping herself into the cool, salty water.

There was a slight bump on the sand that she noticed, moving gently, almost as if it was breathing. The elder tilted her head, her curiosity piqued. Maybe it was a turtle! Now that would be quite a story to tell to the little ones of the Clan. The oldest lady in the Clan, climbing up onto a turtle even with a sprained paw! That'll get them excited and determined to be great warriors! The now sopping wet Dovebreeze clambered out of the water and slowly made her way towards the slumbering lump. Her warrior skills were as sharp as ever; her hunting crouch was still impeccable. However, almost as soon as she was about to leap, she noticed that the lump was in fact a cat. A slight disappointment radiated from her, but that was gone as soon as she saw that the sleeping lump was her own kit! She was about to poke Nightwalker awake, but realised it was in a deep sleep. Dovebreeze knew that they'd been having a rough go of it recently, so she decided to just curl up next to it, head on her paws as she watched the waves lapping at the sandy beach that the mother and child slept on. It was peaceful.

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The Turtles Nursery Sept 1, 2024 17:10:29 GMT -5

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Post by Mykel on Sept 1, 2024 17:10:29 GMT -5

NIGHTWALKER

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TheY/HIM/IT ⬩ SHOALCLAN warrior

VOICE CLAIM: DONALD GLOVER

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WORD COUNT: 394
TAGS: daisy 🌼

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◉ With everything that had gone on lately, Nightwalker was truly grateful that his body and mind allowed him this temporary peace. They were often prone to terrible sleeping habits, which was probably brought on or caused by insomnia‒they didn’t know nearly enough about the subject to diagnose such things. Maybe it was some kind of sign he was getting older. Regardless, the massive black-haired warrior slept soundly, not disrupted by the additional warm body that made itself comfortable beside him. Once it’s mother’s familiar and comforting scent found it’s way through Nightwalker’s senses, an affectionate purr would rumble deep within their throat. Sometimes, all one needed was a mother's love to get through the bad days. On this island, you were lucky to have such.

A few more peaceful minutes passed where the blind tomcat slept on the soft sand, comforted by Dovebreeze's presence without consciously knowing that she was beside them yet. Eventually, however, Nightwalker stirred awake, it's brightly-colored blind eyes sliding open. "...Mama." He uttered softly, lifting his head off his paws and lightly budding his head against hers. At first, the ShoalClan warrior didn't know what else to say. Nightwalker was never much of a conversationalist, and Dovebreeze would know that more than any clanmate. They rested their head gently against the older she-cat, his bright-blue blind eyes directed towards the horizon. Even after all these moons, moments like these reminded them of it's time in the nursery as a little kit. So much had changed since then.

"...How does the sunrise look today?" Nightwalker asked Dovebreeze, still feeling the warmth of the morning sun on his face and the smell of the salty sea air in his nose. It had been a long time since he'd done this with her, but it had been something that had always been a special thing between them. He loved how she described the world to him. She had done so since Nightwalker could hear and smell. Of course, by now, they were more than used to not being able to see things. Nightwalker had grown up to become a more-than-capable warrior without it. There were still moments though, where they craved that crisp image of what certain things looked like. He didn't know why. It's big paws kneaded the sand gently, paying attention to the texture as it moved against it's paw pads.

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