Liar Liar

[Sunstripe]

[bg=8A9C7C][atrb=border,4,true][atrb=height,300,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=bordercolor,505C47,true][atrb=width,500,true] SUNSTRIPE He knew he wasn't the only traitor in EastClan, but that didn't comfort him. He knew about Ashcloud, and the others. He knew, but at the same time, he didn't think he was as bad as they were. He was not a spy, he just had friends from other Clans. Still, he couldn't help but think about the consequences. If Hollowstar found out, he might just be treated like any other traitorous cat. He would talk to cats from other Clans. He wasn't opposed to taking a mate from another Clan, too. He liked the excitement of conversing with cats who were from other places, and hearing about their lives. He was just very outgoing like that. He didn't think he'd be hurting anyone. So why did he feel so guilty and terrible? "Hollowstar musn't ever know," he sighed to himself. "Nor should anyone else." He had a good place in the Clan. He even had an apprentice. He didn't want to give any of that up.

[~bright~]

'There has to be some around here. There just has to be.

It had been a rough New-leaf, if one can call it that. For many days it had been colder than normal, with much freezing rain and even a few drops of snow here and there. Now, as Green-Leaf approaches, the heat has skyrocketed and the plants are becoming greener and growing greatly. But not even the sun can soothe the worried stress Brightstream is under.

The yellow medicine cat has been searching for what herbs that survived through the harsh Leaf-Bare. Her supplies has been on the downfall for several moons now, and she's completely out of some precious herbs. Mainly those that help with coughs and illnesses, along with Thyme and Juniper berries. As of right now, she can't collect any berries, since the bushes that produces them have not had a chance to grow as of yet.

Brightstream jumped on top of a rock to get a better look of her surroundings. She was able to fine some Horsetail and even a bit of Goldenrod. The finding helped soothed her a bit, for these helped with wounds, and with the battles that've been happening, she's sure going to need them. But they wouldn't be enough to help her Clan. She leapt down from the rock and headed towards some bushes, in hopes that they have what she's looking for.
As she was approaching the plants some words floated into her ears. They immediately pricked up as Brightstream came to a halt. As she listen closely, she felt a lump of dread in her throat as she made out the words.

"...ever know...nor should anyone else.."

She didn't hear the beginning, but what she heard was still sinkening nonetheless. Her curiosity getting the best of her, Brightstream crept around a bush and recognized the yellow-striped figure as Sunstripe. She has always liked Sunstripe, always outgoing and friendly, in her eyes. But could've those words have come from him? And if so, was there something more to him than she'd thought? What surprised her was that she didn't feel scared, but worried. She wanted to know what was wrong, then figure where to go from there. Taking a silent deep breath, she slowly started around the bush and padded towards Sunstripe.

"Um, hi Sunstripe" She quietly greeted the yellow-striped tom, her awkward shyness getting the best of her. She set down her pitiful gathered herbs and sat down a few spaces away and flashed her friendly smile at him. She decided to try to start a conversation before bringing up what she'd heard. "H-how have you been? I've been collecting herbs." She glanced at the two different herbs, they looked so small. "Well, what herbs I could find that is." The worries of what would happen to the Clan if she didn't have her healing remedies began to rise again. The anxiety began to rose and she stared down at her paws, trying to keep her feelings under control.

[Sunstripe]

[bg=8A9C7C][atrb=border,4,true][atrb=height,300,true][atrb=cellspacing,0,true][atrb=bordercolor,505C47,true][atrb=width,500,true] SUNSTRIPE Sunstripe was startled when he was approached by the medicine cat. He didn't show it, but it had given him a bit of a jump. He listened to her stammer a little bit, wondering all the while if she had heard him muttering to himself. Maybe she knew? Maybe everyone knew? Perhaps he was only being paranoid, but at the same time he felt as though someone somewhere knew what was up. "Been collecting herbs, have you?" he repeated slowly. "Is there a shortage? You seem as though you've come up fairly empty-pawed. Could you use some help?" He dared to seem as friendly as possible, as not to show any sign of suspicion. All he wanted was friends... many, many friends. He didn't want to be a traitor to the Clan, but the temptation to meet with others was just so great.