Summary:
The monsoon is slowly fading, but damage was done to Aquafeather’s team (now comprised of Skysun, Moonsky, Skyspring, Feathersky, Galewind, Moonbreeze, Flamestorm, Brambletail, Shiversnow, Solarmoon, and the captured mare from Icewind’s team, Violetrain). Moonsky is in a critical condition after being caught in a mudslide, and Aquafeather thinks her shoulder wound may have gotten infected. Moonbreeze seems to be recovering from being caught in the mudslide as well. Several secrets have been revealed, the main one that Skyspring had a daughter during her time with Icewind, who she hid. This daughter, Skysong, was found by Icewind and his team (now comprised of Silverthorn, Duskfeather, Darkstone, and several unnamed pegasi), and they are now leading her back to their camp. Meanwhile, Aquafeather, angry about Skyspring’s lies, has put Galewind in charge of the mission instead of Skyspring. Feathersky is also being included on this mission so she can prove herself. Originally, Skysun was going to lead the mission, but she decided to stay back so she could be with Moonsky. Farther away, Tealflame, Spottedwind, and Pebblefrost are nearing the Interior, still captured by Firethorn, Wildstrike, and Ravenfrost. @Cinderfrost (Sunblaze) @Nightmist
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Aquafeather’s Group-
Aquafeather:
She felt slightly faint, and her ears were ringing. “I think I am going to go and rest.” She nickers, and stumbles back into the cave. Once she is alone, she glances back at her wounds. “Oh...” she trails off as she sees her shoulder wound. “Is it getting infected?” She asks herself. “I should probably get Skyspring to look at it.” She tries to get up, but she is too weak. She continues to lay in the den, shivering with cold even though the temperature outside is normal.
Skysun:
"I'll take first watch," She nickered softly, watching the forest around them for any sign of Icewind or his team.
Galewind:
"I'm going to go talk to Skyspring and Feathersky about the mission," SHe said. She trotted towards them. "Aquafeather just told me everything she knows about the group. There are around three of them, two are brothers, and the other one is experianced and deadly. We'll have to come up with a plan that's fairly safe for us, and her friends." She told them.
The Captured Group-
Firethorn:
His heart lifted as he thought he saw Wind Herd in the distance. “We are almost there!” He nickered to the two brothers. “Soon enough, Nightwing will reward us for capturing them.” He gestures his wing toward their three prisoners.
Tealflame:
Heart heavy, he continued to follow the others. His leg was slowly healing, but his wing was still broken. He looks to the distance. “We are nearly there and still no more signs of Aquafeather. At least I get to see my mom again...” He trails off, looking at Spottedwind and Pebblefrost.
Icewind’s Team-
Duskfeather:
Her eyes widen slightly, did she really...did she really just stand up to her commanding officer. 'This may not end well for me...' She thought.
Icewind:
"Rest tonight," He said. "Tomorrow, we leave to bargain with the escapees." He told the team.
Duskfeather:
Her ears pricked in slight shock, 'He didn't scream at me?!' She thought in slight shock, obeying Icewind's command, draping her wing over the little filly.
Current Time- Late Evening?
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Aspenleaf:
She mixed some herbs together in a poultice, and spread in onto Aquafeather's wound. After that, she rinsed her wings off in the rain, and started making another poultice for her to drink when she woke up.
Aquafeather:
Spots start to appear before her eyes and darkness seems to close in.
(eugh, this is making me queasy)
Aspenleaf:
She scraped the liquids off with her wing, grimacing at the feeling of it on her feathers. She continued squeezing the wound, until no more pus came out. she rinsed it again, and dried it with a leaf.
Aquafeather:
She screams, but keeps still. The lavender helps her calm down slightly. She shuts her eyes, wanting it to be over.
(why do I always make characters that put me in uncomfortable situations???? medical stuff always makes queasy)
Aspenleaf:
She set some lavender next to Aquafeather's nose. "It'll help with your nerves," She said gently. "Just smell it whenever you start feeling nervous. I'm going to start now." She sliced open the wound with her teeth, and started pushing out the infected pus and liquid from it.
Aquafeather:
”But if I was asleep, the pain would just wake me up.” She feels guilty for arguing with Aspenleaf and taking up everyone’s time. “Just do it.” She nickers, laying down and putting the bark in her mouth. She struggles to stay calm, but her heart continues to race.
Aspenleaf:
"Totally," She said. "I won't knock you out, I don't know how to safely do that, but I do have an herb that will help you stay asleep while I do it," SHe said.
(I'm good with it! I have to go eat dinner, anyways. See you tomorrow Morningmist!)
(Can we continue tomorrow? I have to go to bed.)
Skysun:
She shuddered, "I...I need to talk to Aquafeather...w...will she be coherent after...after this?"
Aquafeather:
”Knock me out!” She squeals, completely terrified.
Aspenleaf:
She nodded. "Of course," She nickered. "You'll be okay," She assured Aquafeather. "Chew on that, it'll help with the pain." She said. "You may want to close your eyes."
Aquafeather:
She begins to hyperventilate. “I don’t... I don’t.” She gasps.
(She feels like I do when I am about to get a shot. ☹️)
Skysun:
She began breathing heavily, "C...Can I skip out on this one?" She asked, shaking her head, remembering why she came back in the first place. "Oh! Aquafeather, I need to go on that mission to rescue your friends." She nickered.
(sorry I left, there was a moth in my room, and... well.... let's just leave it at that my fears of bugs and moth have been multiplied by ten)
Aspenleaf:
"yes, I do. I need to drain the infected pus and liquid from it. It's not very pretty, and believe me, I don't enjoy doing it, but it's the only way." She said.
(blame Sweetroot for that one XD actually, nv she's too awesome to blame)
Aquafeather:
”I don’t know anything about herbs.” She mutters. “What are you going to do?” Her chest heaves with nervousness.
Skysun:
"She needs to...drain the infection..." She murmured.
Aquafeather:
She spits out the bark in shock. “You are going to do what?!?!”
Skysun:
Her eyes widen in shock, "S...slice it open!?" She asked in shock. "Surely there's a more...well...a less painful method?"
Aspenleaf:
"I hope so..." She said. "I'm not gonna lie, Moonsky's wounds are very severe, and I don't want to give you false hope. But I will do everything I can to help them." She smiled at the returned pegasi, the turned back to Aquafeather. She handed her a piece of willow bark, and instructed her to chew on it.
"I'm going to need to slice open your infected wound, and drain it," She told Aquafeather.
Skysun:
She sighs, looking at Aspenleaf, "So...you think they will be alright?" She asked with a tilt of her head.
(Has Aspenleaf treated Aquafeather yet?)
Skysun:
She entered the shelter, blinking in the dim light, "This is Aspenleaf," She explained, she was a Jungle Herd Medicine Apprentice."
Aspenleaf:
Unfazed by Galewind's tone. "I'm Aspenleaf," She said.
Silverthorn:
”With the rebels?!?” She exploded. “Who is her mother?”
Galewind:
She followed Skysun into the shelter. Then she saw Aspenleaf. "Who is she?!" She asked in alarm.
Duskfeather:
She nods, "We find the rebels, we find her."
Darkstone:
"With the rebels."
Duskfeather:
She snorted, "Darkstone, where is she?"
Darkstone:
He walked over. "I know." he said icily
Silverthorn:
”Do we have any idea on where her mother might be?”
Duskfeather:
She contemplated telling Silverthorn, 'If she isn't with us fully...she could destroy the whole plan. Still...I can't not tell her. But I will keep Darkstone's involvement a secret, to protect him." After making sure Icewind was out of ear shot, she spoke, "I am trying to reunite this filly with her mother, WITHOUT any strings attached."
Silverthorn:
She felt worse. She contemplated what she could do. She could either stick with Duskfeather by saying yes, say no and stay out of it, or say yes and spy on them.
Who should I pick? Icewind or Duskfeather? Should I stay neutral? She looked back at the filly.
”I will do what I can to help the filly,” She whispered, ”but I am still loyal to Icewind in other things.”
Skysun:
She turned towards the shelter, "Let's go."
(Lunch?? Isn't like...3PM where you live??))
Duskfeather:
She narrowed her eyes, wanting to trust her, "You're with me?" She asked, "No matter what?"
Silverthorn:
She feels a sinking feeling in her gut and she thinks that Duskfeather might be right. “So, what are you suggesting?” She whispers, so Icewind won’t overhear.
Skysun:
She looked at Moonbreeze, "Aquafeather's friends are in even bigger danger." She looked at the sky, "Speed is necessary..." She looked at her hooves, looking at the returned group. "Come on, let's go back to the shelter. We need to talk."
Duskfeather:
She snorts, "If we gave Icewind a say on the fate of the filly, he'd kill her on the spot. No, we don't need to involve him." She nickered.
(Getting a bit feisty now, aren't ya, Dusk?? XD)
Silverthorn:
Dejected. “Find the filly’s mother, I guess. We should see what Icewind thinks.”
Skysun:
She twitches an ear, "Why are you guys back?" She asked.
Duskfeather:
"What is our next move?"
BAAACK! My cousins were here!)
Skysong:
"I want Mama." She cried
Skyspring:
"That's what he said."
Silverthorn:
Sad. “I am not trying to hurt you! I want to help you!” She nickered. “Please...”
Moonbreeze:
She pricked her ears. "An entire ARMY?!?"
Skyspring:
"Darkstone told me Icewind has my foal. He will try to help free the foal but I need to bring an army to back me up against Icewind."
Skysong:
She raced behind Duskfeather and squeaked.
Aspenleaf:
She looked up in surprise. "oh, hi!" She said to Feathersky.
Galewind:
"Feathersky thought we should see why Skyspring turned around. But we have to get going soon or they'll get to Wind Herd before we have a chance to save them." She said.
Wildstrike,
He nodded,
Firethorn:
”This is good news. I was afraid of Tealflame’s sister coming with more pegasi, but being only one day away, I doubt that they would come.”
(Galewind and the others have to hurry...🙁)
Wildstrike,
he looked up ahead, "We should arive at Wind Herd in the next day, if nothing slows us down,"
Galewind:
She landed next to Skysun and Moonbreeze. "I could ask the same of you," She said jokingly.
Silverthorn:
She raises her eyebrow. “Okay...” she turns to the filly. “I don’t think we properly met each other.” She nickers. “My name is Silverthorn, and I am here to protect you.”
Feathersky:
She landed near SKyspring. "What happened?" She asked.
Darkstone:
"I was asking how the filly was doing, I didn't want to be loud and scare her." he said to Silverthorn,
Moonbreeze:
"What happened?!?!" She called up to them.
(I'M BACK!)
Silverthorn:
”What are you whispering about?” She neighed to Darkstone and Duskfeather.
Skysun:
She looks at what Moonbreeze was looking at, "Maybe something is wrong?" She suggested, feeling better after her talk with Moonbreeze.
(Ok! See you later!)
Moonbreeze:
"We'll all need to support each other." Then she saw Galewind and Feathersky flying back towards them. "What are they doing back here?" She asked.
Skysun:
She nods, "And I think I'll need the support of him and the rest of our friends before all this is over..." She muttered.
Moonbreeze:
"You didn't know! Yarrow doesn't have any negative effects. If they did die, then it wouldn't be any of our faults. But they haven't died. We can't think about what could have happened, we need to focus on what IS happening. And what's happening , is our friends are getting help from someone with experience. Besides, Moonsky will need you when he wakes up." She said.
Skysun:
"B...But...I...I brought back...y...yarrow." She stuttered, "I...If Aspenleaf did...didn't come...they could've...could've d...died..." She said.
Moonbreeze:
"Aspenleaf is doing everything she can to help our friends," She said. "And if you think any of this is your fault, it's not. It's Nightwing's. Don't beat yourself up for something you couldn't control."
Skysun:
She leaned into the hug, letting the tears flow.
Moonbreeze:
She hugged Skysun.
Skysun:
She opened her mouth to say she was, but found that she couldn't. Instead of saying anything, she just shook her head, looking away, wiping away a tear with her wing.
Moonbreeze:
She was skeptical, but decided to not push her. "Are you sure?" She asked gently.
Skysun:
She was about to set off deeper into the forest, when she heard Moonbreeze. Looking behind her she tried to smile, "Y...Yeah...I'm fine..." She lied, probably not too convincingly.
Aspenleaf:
She finished putting the poultice on Moonsky's wounds, and turned to Aquafeather.
Moonbreeze:
She turned to check on Skysun. "Hey, are you ok?" She asked gently.
Skysun:
She looked behind her, in the direction she had come, then back to the sky, "Would they be safer if I...I were to go on another path? Go it alone?" She wondered aloud,
Skysun:
Once she was out of ear shot, she stopped, her legs shaking from pain and sorrow. Looking at the sky, tears streaming down her face, she spoke. "Oh, dad..." She muttered, "I've messed up badly...I got Lightsand killed, I dragged Moonsky and myself into a trap, and now I almost killed him and Aquafeather. I...I don't know what to do anymore..." She muttered, "I just don't know..."
Moonbreeze:
She watched her leave.
Skysun:
She pinned her ears to the back of her head, "I wasn't helping..." She muttered, mostly to herself. Looking at Moonbreeze, she sighed, "I...I'm going outside for a bit." She said turning around and trotting outside the shelter without another word and heading straight into the forest, trying to keep herself from crying in front of her friends.
Aspenleaf:
"This is going to hurt," She said to Moonsky. She started putting the poultice on his other wounds.
Moonbreeze:
"hopefully," She said.
Skysun:
Her eyes widen in pain and shock when she sees Moonsky's true wounds. They looked deep, but she couldn't dwell on that now. Looking at Moonbreeze, she nodded. "Yeah...maybe now Moonsky and Aquafeather has a chance."
Moonbreeze:
She leaned closer to Skysun. "We got really lucky, her finding us," She whispered.
Skysun:
She sighs in relief, folding her wings onto her back neatly.
Aspenleaf:
"oh, of course! Here, let me take that." She took the water from Skysun's wings, and started rinsing the dried blood off of Moonsky's other wounds.
Skysun:
Her wings shook slightly from the weight of the water, "Can I let this go?" She asked with a flick of her tail.
Aspenleaf:
"I am so sorry," She nickered.
Skysun:
Her jaw dropped, "Icewind has her!?" She asked in shock.
Galewind:
She turned around and started flying back towards the group.
Skyspring:
"We got seporated in the woods, Icewind found her." (I gtg for school. Bye!)
(I'm BAAAAACK!)
Skysun:
She twitched her ears, concern for Moonsky evident in her gaze.
Aspenleaf:
She looked at the mare in surprise. "You have another foal?" She asked. "What happened to them?"
Skyspring:
She gave him the bark, "We have to go get my foal." She whispered to the medicine mare
Aspenleaf:
"sh, you'll be ok," She said. "This will help your wounds. Try chewing the bark again," She said softly.
Skyspring:
"Yes we will."
Moosnky:
he let out a scream of pain
Aspenleaf:
She put her wing on Skyspring's shoulder. "We'll help him the best we can," She said. She took the poultice in her wings, and started applying it gently to Moonsky's wounds.
Moonsky:
"C can't' He whispered.
Skyspring:
She felt tears roll down her cheeks. She couldn't bear to see him in so much pain
Aspenleaf:
She nickered softly to Moonsky. "try again, it may hurt when I put the poultice on, and the bar will help."
Skyspring:
She crushed the ginger with her hoof and mixed it with other herbs
Moonsky:
He tried to chew it but it hurt to much to move so he lay limp and the bark fell from his mouth
Aspenleaf:
She nodded. "Here," She said as she gave Moonsky a piece of the willow bark. "Chew on this," She turned to Skyspring. "Can you crush the ginger into a poultice for me?"
Skyspring:
"He got caught in a mudslide. I think he has some broken ribs."
Moonbreeze:
SHe returned with the white willow bark. "Here's the willow bark," She said.
Moonsky:
he moaned in pain.
Aspenleaf:
"His injuries are severe, but if we do everything right, he should be ok eventually." She said to the mare. She took the water from Skysun's wings, and washed the dried blood off of Moonsky's wounds. "As long as his wounds don't get infected, he should heal just fine."
Skyspring:
'I don't think he'll make it." She told the young medicine mare
Skyspring:
She followed the young mare.