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Post by phantomstars on Sept 7, 2022 1:30:16 GMT
Day Four of Worm moon 2021 Date | @solarisWander stepped around the moor, snow desperately clinging to the ground, animal's large and small beginning to stir, The smell of new leaf was in the air. His eye's flicked back and forth, looking for one thing. The tunnel's.
He heard talk about it, apparently ghost's lived down there. Well, he had also heard that it was ungodly dangerous, cat's died all the time. Cave in's, getting lost, ghost's taking them to the afterlife - but that wasn't the point. Ghost's lived there, that's the point.
He would imagine finding a big hole in the ground would be easy, apparently it wasn't. Morning had long pasted, mid day had long past. He was patient, but even he had to admit this was abit ridiculous.
He stumbled over another hidden rock/stick. Catching himself before he went spalt for a fifth time. Be breath a sigh of relief, glad that he wouldn't have more mud, snow, and grass cling to his pelt. He had tried to get it all out of his fur, but to no avail. If Suise was here she could probably get it out, but he really didn't know where he was at this point, so it would be awhile before he saw her again.
He shoved new heather out of his way, climbing up the small hill in the mostly flat moor. He reached the top with a small huff, taking a second to take in the scenery. He lifted his nose high and sniffed, trying to find any sent that might suggest tunnel's.
Grass, snow, heather dirt, more heather, cat, more grass- wait cat?
Wander blinked. Looking around but not seeing anything, he paused. He turned his head and sniffed his side..
He definitely needed a bath, but he was smelling a different cat. He looked around again, sniffing.
He looked down the hill his eyes landed on a dark brown tabby.
His face lit up. Maybe this cat know's where the tunnel's are! He thought. Barreling down the hill.
"Hey-!" The Tom yowled, but once again he tripped over a root. Sending him spiraling down the hill. The other cat wasn't fast enough to act, wander slammed into them. Sending them both rolling, limbs and body parts twisting and colliding in ways they weren't meant too. after a few feet they slowed to a stop. [/a][/i][/div] |
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Post by Solaris on Sept 7, 2022 2:29:21 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstarsRoots was humming a tune as it trekked across the slush of snow, the same song the birds used to sing when it was morning in newleaf. Roots missed hearing the birds chirp whenever it woke up. Oftentimes, it was the highlight of its day. But with the snow melting enough that Roots could see the grass, and new growth sprouting everywhere—it was the optimal time to find borage, though admittedly, it might be a little early for borage. Either way, Bellona was running low on borage, and Gorge’s bellyaches were getting worse.
It was, while padding around the muddy landscape, that a body rolled down the hill at breakneck speed. This body, of course, slammed right into Roots before they had the opportunity to react. For a moment, Roots thought that their eyes were bulging out of their head from the impact.
They were knocked aside, mud smearing all over Roots’s fur, before they landed a fox-length away from where the other cat stopped. Roots shook away the stars that started dancing in front of their eyes, arching a head to whoever tumbled into them.
“Huh? Who are you?” |
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 7, 2022 3:15:54 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solarisWander coughed and wheezed as he pulled his face out of the mud, he shaked his head. Mud, grass, snow, and blood from his newly acquired nose bleed went everywhere.
"Huh? Who are you?"
The cat asked, wander turned to the dark mud covered tabby.
"Wonder!"
He exclaimed, like it should already know that. He gave a wide toothy smile that showed his gum's, he meant it in a endearing way. But it just came off as creepy.
He hoped up, nearly fell back down, but quickly steady himself.
"Hey, hey-"
He started, practically bouncing in place.
"Do you know where we are- I mean know -but I don't know, y'know?"
Wander said his slightly incoherent sentence, looking around as he said it.
"Actually do you know where the tunnel's are? Those- those are more important. Much more"
He paced back and forth, more rambling to himself with the latter have of his sentence.
He wiped his nose, he didn't seem to acknowledge the smear of blood on his paw. Or he simply didn't care.
He rubbed his bloody onto his chest, continuing his excitement filled rambles. [/a][/i][/div] Forgot to change his age lol |
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Post by Solaris on Sept 7, 2022 3:48:37 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstars Roots blinked at the strange cat, still struggling to process what had occurred. But at least they knew the cat’s name… Wait was it Wander or Wonder? Roots was too flustered to ask, and something about Wonder’s grin unnerved them from asking further. The conversation would pan out, no need to worry.
Roots nodded intently, trying to parse out the words that spilled out of the cat’s mouth, but it was like trying to separate moss clumps without it falling apart. What other thing did cats do to show they were liste—
Now that caught its attention. Roots’s frame straightened up, a new alertness filling its body. How was does this cat know about the tunnels? Did Roots meet Wander/Wonder somewhere before? Roots didn’t believe so; Wander/Wonder had a very distinctive look, what with the bright green eyes and the large ears. No, this cat found out a different way.
“Um, the tunnels? Wh-why are you looking for them?” asked Roots, caution thick in their tone. They started to press against the ground, digging claws into the mud for comfort. |
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 7, 2022 4:25:01 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solaris"Um, the tunnels? Wh-why are you looking for them?"
Wander's head snapped towards the cat when it asked their question. A blank look plastered to wander's face.
wander didn't realize how they tensed up or how they dug their claws into the ground.
The Tom shaked his head, a smaller, slightly less creepy smile on his face. Holding back a amused snort.
"Isn't it obvious?"
He asked, going completely still. Tilting his head to the right.
There was a pause in all of the toms erratic movements. Waiting for a reply.
"Ghost's!"
He suddenly yowled after a few minutes of silence. Beginning his erratic movements once more.
"I can't find any, and I mean ANY leads on Dynasty cats right now! So I looking for ghosts!"
The Tom lit up at this, like a kit receiving a new toy.
"I heard talk about it around- well, in the tunnels."
He said, finally starting to come down from his adrenaline rush, if only slightly.
"I wonder if I'll get dragged to the underworld like Susie said I would, can ghost even do that?"
He said out loud, more to himself then the other cat. After a minute of silence from the Tom, he turned back to the tabby.
"Anyways! What's your name?"
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Post by Solaris on Sept 7, 2022 23:33:58 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstars There was a pause as Roots struggled to take in all of Wander/Wonder said, blankly staring back at the foreign vocabulary this strange cat was using. At least one thing was certain: this cat talked funny.
“Heard talk about ghosts? In tunnels? That’s, um… crazy.” Roots tried acting like it didn’t know what ghosts were, but exaggerated the acting too far to be taken seriously. After finishing the sentence, it winced at how poorly executed its reaction was. Roots dropped the ruse as quickly as it made one.
“Okay, so I do know about these ghosts, but I don’t know who told you about them, and I have no idea who these ‘Dynasty’ cats are,” Roots hesitated to continue speaking, but seeing the excitement in Wander’s (that was the name, right) lighting up in his eyes like a flame, it caved in and decided to tell him. “And they live in the tunnels as well. I guess you’re talking to the right cat. I also happen to live in tunnels, or well near them, but my family doesn’t go inside the tunnels much, and—
Roots drew in a breath.
“Right, you only need to know about the ghosts. So, um, maybe I could introduce you to them? I don’t know about any ‘underworld’, and these ghosts seem nice enough.”
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 8, 2022 4:06:45 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solaris“Heard talk about ghosts? In tunnels? That’s, um… crazy.”
Even Wander, in his excited adrenaline rush. Could tell that it was exaggerated. And how it recoil and winced at it's own words, it was obvious they could tell how forced and dramatic it was too.
“Okay, so I do know about these ghosts, but I don’t know who told you about them, and I have no idea who these ‘Dynasty’ cats are,”
He should have been ecstatic about this. Though he was more confused then anything else, cats don't normally cave in so easy. Even after such a bad lie. And who in their right minds has never heard of a dynasty cat? Only cats that live in holes don't know what a Dynasty cat is!
Or maybe they used different terminology.. he should have asked those Ally cats. Though they seemed abit distraught after their sibling disappeared in the tunnels.
The other cat took a audible breath, reminding Wander that, oh yeah, there was another cat here. He had almost forgotten.
“Right, you only need to know about the ghosts. So, um, maybe I could introduce you to them? I don’t know about any ‘underworld’, and these ghosts seem nice enough.”
They had obviously said something before this that Wander hadn't heard, but that didn't matter! What mattered he was going to see ghosts! He could check it off his bucket list. He had no idea why someone would put a list- what even was a list? - in a bucket, but whatever.
He rushed over to the dark tabby, nodding all the way. He loomed over the cat, with one of his signature half cute, half scary smiles. Pupils big as saucers.
'Yeah! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! Show me!"
He stumbled over his words.
He backed off, and grabbed one of the cats four legs. And yanked them up. He turned around, not even bothering to see if they had landed on all four legs or fell into the mud once more.
"Come on!"
He picked a random direction and barreled for it, not even taking into consideration that he had no idea where he was going or if this was even the right way. Though it really didn't matter as he went splat into the mud and snow for a seventh time to day. [/a][/i][/div] |
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Post by Solaris on Sept 10, 2022 4:02:41 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstars Startled by Wander’s sudden movement, Roots tripped over into the slush, groaning as they pushed themself back up to their feet. Ouch. And now their pelt was all damp. Considering they’d be away from sunlight while in the tunnels, that would mean their pelt would take longer to dry up as well. They sighed, and looked over as Wander started walking in the wrong direction.
“Hey, over here! The tunnels are the other way!” Roots ran over, as Wander made considerable progress in that direction. By the time it reached over, it was panting hard. “The other… way…”
Catching their breath, Roots flicked a tail toward a hill with a large mound. “There’s a tunnel there, see? I think it leads to the horseplace tunnel if you make a left turn. Sunchaser and Fieldflight, those are the ghosts’s names, they can tell whenever someone enters the tunnels. It’s well…”
Roots’s nose scrunched up, focusing hard on its thoughts. “It’s their den, you could say, and they have a very good sense of awareness in the tunnel, after living there for so many seasons. And— Ahhh, I think I should show you instead of telling you.”
They padded toward the aforementioned mound. The surrounding dirt outlining the tunnel entrance was about the length of a cat. It was one of the older tunnels, Roots supposed. There was a lot of claw marks, and the dirt seemed well-worn here. “Now, I caution you to watch out. It’s a big of a drop to step inside.”
Roots braced itself for the fall, drawing in a steady breath, before falling in through the hole, and landing on the tunnel ground. Ahhh, the familiar scents of earth and plants, eased Roots into the dark atmosphere. It took a moment for Roots’s eyes to adjust accordingly.
“The name’s Roots, by the way!” They called to the entrance. |
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 11, 2022 5:25:45 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solaris“Hey, over here! The tunnels are the other way!”
The cat yelled after him, Wander picked himself as it finally cought up. Panting hard
“The other… way…”
Wow this cat got winded fast.
The other cat wheezed and puffed. It made him feel awkward, he pated their back three times. He really didn't know how to comfort cats, he could groom it newly soaked coat... No, no, Susie said that's weird to groom cats you don't know.
“There’s a tunnel there, see? I think it leads to the horseplace tunnel if you make a left turn. Sunchaser and Fieldflight, those are the ghosts’s names, they can tell whenever someone enters the tunnels. It’s well…”
It flicked it's tail in the direction of the mound, wander squinted his eyes. There was definitely a hole. But Jeez it was small. And ghosts have names?
“It’s their den, you could say, and they have a very good sense of awareness in the tunnel, after living there for so many seasons. And— Ahhh, I think I should show you instead of telling you.”
The cat cut itself off. Changing it's mind. And Wander realized something.
"Wait- What's a horseplace-"
They had already padded off. Wander followed closely, trying his best not to run ahead.
“Now, I caution you to watch out. It’s a big of a drop to step inside.”
They said, taking a second to brace themselves before jumping in. Wander looked at the tunnel. He was a little underwhelmed he had to admit. Wander expected something more.. alien, and larger.. not something made by cats. Or at least it looked like it, the old paw and scratch marks. The well worn entrance. Dirt carefully carved away and-
“The name’s Roots, by the way!”
Wander blinked, oh yeah there was still another cat. He must have forgotten again. He stared for abit longer.
He finally shaked his head, padding closer. He had long since forgotten about it's warning, stepping inside to expect a floor. There was not a floor.
The Tom yowled, immediately failing. He tried to grab onto the wall, or anything for that matter. But to no avail. He bounced against the walls and dramatically flailing like a cat that had been thrown into water.In a matter of seconds he landed.
His landing was awfully soft.. abit wet, but soft. He looked down, realizing he has land on Roots. He quickly bounced up, even he felt bad at this point.
"Oh- uh- jeez- um- here, let me help you up!"
He stumbled over his words, pulling them up. Making sure it didn't fall back down. He pated and occasionally licked their pelt. Trying his best to get all the grime and muk out. All he exceeded in was getting himself more dirty and making everything more awkward. He backed off, setting for a apology in stead.
"Uhm..sorry about that?"
He more asked then said, he rarely ever apologize.
"Oh! Nice name by the way! My name's wander."
He blinked twice, giving his signature smile. He stared blanking like that for a few seconds. Then another realization hit him.
"Didn't I already say that?"
Wander said out loud, turning away in thought. He paused, tail tip twitching. After a few moments he shrugged it off, walking deeper into the tunnel's.
If roots said anything wander didn't hear, get rap up in his own thoughts.
Finally! After all theses moons he would find something, anything! He can't really remember how long it's been. But that's not really important. His tail was high, only occasionally stumbling tripping over the roots(heh) and other things. And only a few times getting smacked in the face by things that hanged from the ceiling. But nothing would stop wander, not dogs, not rivers, not-
Wander blinked. He stopped and turned his head around to see Roots hot on his tail.
"Uh, hi.. again." He doesn't recall asking him to come along. [/a][/i][/div] |
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Post by Solaris on Sept 11, 2022 19:49:24 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstars There was a long, wailing screech as Wander, presumably, fell down the hole. Expecting Wander to land near Roots, the cat had, instead, went splat! on Roots. Their limbs were splayed out like a crushed beetle. Roots was almost certain that some bone was broken, but that was probably an exaggeration. Wander tried helping Roots up, but they were too preoccupied by the whelming amounts of pain that slammed their muscles.
Standing up brought a flood of blood to its head. It wobbled about on its feet, before leaning against the tunnel wall for support. Wander started licking off the mud from its pelt, though it did little to ease the sore bruises. The situation was more awkward than anything else, and a moment later, they pulled away.
“It’s fine. I did say it was a bit of a drop, haha,” Roots managed with a pained grin, before quickly faltering. Everything hurt. Great gusts of wind!
Wander introduced himself again, this time his name was pronounced more clearly. It was Wander, not Wonder, they confirmed to themself. Soon after saying his name, he blinked, confused.
Before it could answer, Wander was already heading down the tunnel. Now where he was going, Roots wasn’t sure about. The path he was walking led to a dead-end, a tunnel closed off by a cave-in several seasons ago. Reportedly, Fieldflight was there when the tunnel collapse happened. Either way, there was nothing in that direction. But seeing how confidently Wander was walking toward his destination, it didn’t want to sway him astray. It followed behind, in case Wander would ask for directions. Strangely, he never did.
They tilted their head, confused by Wander’s confusion.
“You’re going in the wrong direction,” said Roots. “The ghosts don’t normally take this tunnel.” |
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 13, 2022 5:03:49 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solaris“You’re going in the wrong direction, The ghosts don’t normally take this tunnel"
It's words cought him off guard somewhat, since when did ghost have preferences?
Wander titled his head, his left ear twitching, looking back down the tunnel he was going.
"Oh?.."
He stared abit longer, clicking his tongue in thought. He scanned the tunnel, it did have a very abandoned feel about it. Well the whole place did, but still. No fresh smells or foot prints. He turned back to it.
"Well then? What do you think Roots?"
Wander sniffed, smelling the air.
"This place smells Alot like you..or maybe that's just because you're standing next to me." He let out a amused snort. Wander shoved Roots, not enough to push him over, but enough to get them walking.
Wander bounced in front of them, like someone jogging in place.
"You have literally no pep in your step, do you?"
He asked, the slowly moving cat.
"Whatever," he shaked his head. "Show the way, Roots!"
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Post by Solaris on Sept 15, 2022 2:41:38 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstars Roots blinked a bit at Wander’s conclusion about the dead end, and while he wasn’t entirely wrong (Roots had went the wrong path, and down to this abandoned tunnel), but they weren’t going to let him know that. Roots could save themself from the embarrassment. Then, Wander pushed Roots forward, and they nearly stumbled over a big rock. Luckily, they caught themself on the wall before they fell.
“Okay, okay! I’ll show you where the ghosts are,” said Roots, padding down the tunnel, casting glances at Wander every so often. Out of earshot, Roots murmured, “They aren’t going away anytime soon…”
The other end of the tunnel looked nearly identical to the dead-end, though, there were less roots poking out from the top. Roots padded at a brisk pace, hoping it was fast enough for Wander’s satisfaction. Eventually, as Roots continued down, the tunnel widened into another branch. It stopped at the intersection between the two tunnels, closing its eyes to recall which direction was which. Left is the hilland. Right is the horseplace.
A sudden chill blew in Roots’s face, as if cold paws appeared from nowhere and slapped its cheeks. It recoiled from the touch, only remembering why the sensation felt so familiar…
“Roots! Someone is following you!” cried out Fieldflight. |
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 16, 2022 13:29:56 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solarisRoots, after a good shove, picked up the pace. Wander got cought up in his thoughts again as he followed it. he looked at the roots, the walls, ceiling. Nothing was really all that impressive. Though the abandoned feel of the place certainly fit ghost.
Wander was snapped back to reality by Roots sudden movements, they recoiled from. Wander's fur stood on end as he looked around, for anything, but there was nothing.
He circled around Roots a few times, tail straight up in alert, fur still standing on end. He looked down the tunnel's, nothing, he searched the ceiling, nothing, he scoured the ground, nothing. He even looked over Roots pelt, but once again nothing.
"Roots?.."
Wander asked, padding over to them.
"Roots, buddy, you alright?"
Wander asked again, putting his paw on Roots shoulder.
"I don't see anything."
He looked around again, but still nothing.
"If the tunnel are scaring you so bad.. you could, uh.. leave?"
Wander had no idea how to be comforting, and it showed in his voice. [/a][/i][/div] |
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Post by Solaris on Sept 30, 2022 2:46:05 GMT
Worm 4, 2021 | phantomstars Roots nearly jumped out of its fur, only managing to bit back a yelp when it remembered Wander. Fieldflight stepped back to offer Roots space, vigorously bowing their head and muttering apologies. “Ah, I am so sorry, but I’m looking out for you safety and there is someone following y—”
A solid presence rested upon Roots’s shoulder. They twisted its body around to meet gazes with Wander, who was glancing around the area. No doubt confused about what was going on, especially with Fieldflight—more concerned about Wander than anything else—not revealing themself. Roots would more than like to explain the situation to Wander, but Fieldflight’s gaping mouth demanded more.
It spurted out a jumble of incomprehensible words instead of a meaningful sentence.
“What’s going on?” asked Fieldflight. Roots chose to answer them first.
“I ran into someone who wanted to meet ghosts. And you’re um, uh… a ghost. Would you mind appearing in front of Wander? He seemed really excited to see a real ghost, and I think he thinks I’m talking to myself right now,” they said, throwing a sheepish grin at Wander.
Fieldflight gritted their teeth, pawing at the dirt even though their paws made no dent; it was a habit Roots noticed. After a moment of thought, they nodded.
“You’re lucky Sunchaser is asleep now. None of this would fly well with her.”
Then they approached Wander, gently placing a tail on his back.
“One of the ghosts is here now,” said Roots. |
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Post by phantomstars on Sept 30, 2022 14:45:34 GMT
Day Four moon of Worm moon 2021 Worm 4, 2021| @solaris“I ran into someone who wanted to meet ghosts. And you’re um, uh… a ghost. Would you mind appearing in front of Wander? He seemed really excited to see a real ghost, and I think he thinks I’m talking to myself right now,”
Wander blinked, nodding. "I certainly do! But that's okay, I talk to myself all the time."
He went back to staring at the empty tunnel. Wander shivered slightly feeling something drape over his back, Big yellow eyes looked up, seeing a ghostly figure in front of him.
“One of the ghosts is here now,” said Roots.
Now, most sane cats would keep a safe distance, or even just run away. But Wander probably wasn't a sane cat.
He lifted his muddy paw, reaching out for the ghost. Of course it went straight through them, rather then taking it out he shaked his paw, just to make sure.
"Yeah your definitely a ghost." Wander said somewhat blankly, Staring.
Realization suddenly lit up Wander's face. He played bowed like a dog, tail lashing in back and forth with excitement. His smile reached his ears, and showed his gum's. That signature half cute, half horrifying smile.
His eyes became as big - No bigger than saucers.
"Your a ghost! A really real ghost!" He said, jumping up like a loaded spring.
He ran right through them, and then starting circling them. Hoping, skipping, running, and whatever else his feet could do to try and keep up with the toms excitement.
"Oh-oh-oh-oh! I have-i have so, soooo many questions! So, so many!" Words spilled out of his mouth.
"What's your name? Did you die here? Are you stuck here? Are there any more ghosts? What's your name - wait I think I already asked that. Do you kidnap cats? Can you possess cats? Do you know about Dynasty cats? Are you a
Dynasty cat? Do you eat cats? Do you know where that other kitty pet went?"
Wander gasped and stutter as the words swiftly spilled out, trying to think of everything under the sun - and probably more - to ask the ghost. Before they could even answer one, Wander ran off, tackling Roots to the ground.
"Ooohhh! Thank, thank you! He have no idea how excited I am!"
He nuzzled under Roots chin, very briefly. Before jumping off Roots. Wander rubbed his nose, crusty with dried blood.
"Oh yeah I forgot I had a nose bleed." Wander said. As he ran back to the ghost, to ask them a bajillion more questions. [/a][/i][/div] |
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