Give it some time ✧ Honeysplash

Florabreeze

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The Skyclan camp was confusing, despite the tour she received Flora still found herself lost. She would never let that show though, always acting like she knew where she was and what she was doing. During her spare time she would find herself walking around the camp, reciting each den in her head so she could remember the next time if she needed to find something specific. It was working too! She could successfully identify from the top of her head which was the warriors den and which was the leaders den at this point. The maine coons path had led her by the hazel bush that the burrow to the medicine cat's den laid beneath, I think this is the medicine cat's den she kept her head low to the ground as she entered, determination flooding her mind as she sought to see if she was right or not.

Judging by the strange smells she had yet to understand or correctly identify she gathered that she was correct about her prediction. Still, it would be best to get a confirmation. Green eyes swept around the den, looking for someone who seemed up for a conversation, if she was right about where she was she would hate to pester someone who seemed freshly injured. As much as Flora adored conversation she didn't want to disturb the peace of those who were resting, her eyes fell on a resting cream tabby, they seemed friendly and lucid enough to tell Flora if she was talking too much.

"Hi there!" She chirped as she practically pounced on the poor resting cat. "I'm Flora, It's lovely to meet you! I'm new, is this the medicine cat's den?" She refused to take a breath in between her bombardment of questions, not giving the stranger the time to reply until she finished. She took the time to once again take in her surroundings before looking back at the tabby. As always, her desire to know everything took the forefront of the conversation as she leaned closer towards the cat opposite to her "how long have you been in here for?" She grinned as she leaned back after asking her question, not having any hint of shame from how blunt her question was. Instead, she opted to groom her right front paw as she listened to her new found conversation partner. Flora hadn't gotten used to the amount of leaves, dirt or other muck getting matted in her fur from being a daylight warrior. She didn't entirely mind, there was a thrill in having these reminders of her days here stuck to her, but it was rather annoying when she would go back to her twolegs at night and she had to endure being brushed.

@Honeysplash
 

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- The medicine den was suffocating and she was finding herself tracing the same leaf with her eyes for hours now. They were slowly going mad in here and wanted nothing more than to get out or do something- anything. The young warrior sighed softly to herself and rested her chin on her paws. Things had been quiet and she wondered if she would ever get better at this point in time. This felt like it had been months now, even though that was far from the truth.

Honeysplash then looked over towards the medicine den entrance with a raised brow. A strange cat walked through- she had never met this cat before. Though thankfully she introduced herself quickly and she didnt have to play guessing games if she knew this cat or not. A small smile graced a cream maw and she lifted her head from her paws, “Hello! I am Honeysplash, its is very nice to meet you as well,” They always enjoyed a rather friendly face.

The cream warrior then tilted their head to the side curiously, this cat sure did have a lot of questions! Where they new? Must be if they were asking if this was the medicine den, “Oh! This is the medicine den, yes, Dawnglare and Fireflypaw are out somewhere else doing- something? I dont know, they told me but i wasnt listneing,” they admitted sheepishly and smiled a bit meekly, “And I’ve been in the medicine den for a few moons now, broken leg and all- takes a while to heal,” They gave a small shrug of their shoulder, glancing down as they gestured with their paws.

What brings ya here? You not feeling too well?,” She asked Flora curiously, “I dont think Dawn will be back soon, so you might be stuck with me for a while,” She smiled softly and playfully twitched her whiskers.


  • SPEECH
  • 831BEB81-73F8-4BD8-B5FB-C3A0729EEC4F.png
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 24 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

The names of Dawnglare and Fireflypaw vaguely rang a bell in Flora’s mind, she couldn’t point them out in a line up or anything like that but she had heard their names in passing. She was just delighted that she had successfully identified what the medicine den was, there was hope that she would never have to need this, apart from visiting others that is. Still, it was good to be able to know she got it right, a self satisfied smile settled on her maw as she thought about her victory. Her gaze shifted to the stran- Honeysplash’s form, trying to not make it too obvious that she was looking for the broken leg, she was failing in that. A sympathetic wince was given in response to the information “broken leg? I’m sorry to hear that, how did you break it?” She noticed that the cats around here had an affinity for climbing so the maine coon assumed that it had something to do with that.

“Oh noo, that would be just terrible, sitting here and talking with someone so friendly?” she sighed dramatically, her voice shifting to something over dramatic and airy. Flora chuckles and adjusts her sitting position, so she could be a little more comfortable. There was a pause, realising in embarrassment that she didn’t actually answer Honeysplashes question before that. She shakes her head quickly “No I’m feeling fine! I wanted to make sure I knew what den this was in case someone asks me.” And so I don’t get lost she mentally adds, the chances of her getting lost were getting lower with each successful trip.

“I am suffering from a lack of company though, could you help with that?” Her tone was light and teasing, she looked around the space surrounding them “do you have anything to do in here or can you only rest?” once again, her question could be interpreted as rude but she seemed to not take any notice in that.

 

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Honeysplash gave a small look and pointedly avoided the question at hand of what happened to her leg. Thankfully Flora had went on about something else entirely and they were able to just ignore or pretend they hadnt heard the question. The warrior snickered a little as she was called so friendly to speak to at her own joke about being stuck there. Was she making a new friend? Sure seemed like it really, and it was fun to have someone to pester back playfully.

At least Flora was fine, that was good, she had been worried cats were gonna start getting sick or something. Whatever one would need a medicine cat for really, but that was besides the point. The cream and white warrior grinned at the older cat and gave a small, playful shrug, “Oh i dont know, thats quite an order,” She playfully teased and then shook her head slightly, “Not much to do in here really- but Dawnglare is gone so-,”

The young warrior pushed herself up onto her paws and winced slightly at her back leg unhappily complaining against her movements. Though she needed to get out more surely right? Dawnglare was gone for a time- so things should be fine as long as they didnt leave camp. Also they didnt think they could walk that far yet outside of camp, but that was a trouble for another day.

Honeysplash, stubbornly so, made her way up to the fluffy brown warrior and grinned, “But who needs rest? I’ll rest when im dead,” She mused and gestured with a paw, her tail flicking behind her slightly, “And I can’t leave camp yet but thats neither here nor there,”


  • SPEECH
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 24 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

Concern briefly crossed Flora's expression briefly as Honeysplash moved to get up on her paws. For a moment she thought that her new friend may fall over or sprain her injury further. While she did seem pained by the experience the moment of the warrior falling over never came, instead she got up and walked over to the brown molly.

Honeysplash's grin caused the brown molly to leave that concern behind and grin back, if they were comfortable walking around then who was Flora to be a stick in the mud and tell her to rest. “That's the spirit” she cheered, moving to be beside the warrior.

Despite it all there was that concern at the back of her mind. “If you want support or anything just lean on me or let me know if I can do anything ‘kay?” She was more than happy to be used as a support beam if needed. Did you want to walk around the den oorrr did you you want to walk around camp?” there was a slight melody in her voice as she thought about where to go. The only limit so far had been that she can’t leave camp, which was no issue for the maine coon, it made sense since they’re injured and all that.

It would be best to let Honeysplash take the lead, that way Flora could understand when she was reaching her limits or just knowing how far they wanted to go. “So!” She exclaimed, a little too loud than she needed to be since she was standing right next to the tabby. She just couldn’t help it though, excited at the premise of getting to know her new friend better. “Tell me something fun about yourself! Anything I should know?” There was always something so delightful about the initial stages of friendship, finding out new things, what they like or don't like. While Flora adored friendships that had been long established she would never get over the fun she had with a blossoming friendship.

 

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Was she probably going to regret getting up? Probably, but that was besides the point. She had a few days before she was free, and she needed now more than ever rest before too long. Though she was too excited about her new friend to do anything about it, and nodded when Flora said to let her know if she needed support or anything like that. Honeysplash would be fine for now and she took the lead, stubbornly as always, and headed back for the medicine den, “Camp of course! This den is stuffy after a while,” she assured the other and nodded to emphasize her words.

Leading the way out, the cream warrior looked back at Flora as she questioned her about herself. Oh! Honeysplash usually found herself quite boring, she thought of herself as average for the most part, so she hesitate for a moment. What did she need to know?

Uhm- i am allergic to poppy seeds? They make me have hives or something, its really itchy when i eat them,” She blurted out as the first thing she could think of and gave a small shrug, “Are you forest born?,” She looked up to her new friend and raised a brow with a small smile on her lips.


  • SPEECH
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 24 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

Honeysplash truly didn't need to say much to convince Flora that she would be fine to walk around camp. Satisfied with the young warriors assurances she let the concerns drop from her mind. Staying close by their side as a precaution but that's about as far Flora was taking it precaution wise.

The fact that they had given made her giggle in response. “How did you find that out? Hopefully not while sick because that would make me never want to be sick again!” She gagged dramatically at the thought. That would of been awful, still, this was a fun fact in Floras opinion so she was happy to have it “thank you for sharing that with me.”

She stopped walking for a brief moment at Honeysplash’s question. It was a blink and you'll miss it change of pace because she recovered quickly to be right by their side again. Was she forest born? Honestly Flora couldn't remember, she was pretty certain that she wasn't considering any memories she had with her family was inside a twoleg nest.

“Hmm… nope!” she exclaimed, popping the ‘p’ sound. “I was born and raised in a twoleg nest. Not the one I live in now, some other one.” she shrugged, not really thinking about it too much. She looked at her friend with curiosity
“are you forest born? oh! and for a bonus question, how long have you been part of Skyclan?”
 

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- She couldnt help the chuckle that left her lips at Floras question of how she found out she had an allergy. Suppose it was more so something they noticed a lot when Dawnglare gave them their medicine for pain or what have you. Honeysplash wondered along beside Flora as they started their walk around camp, she had to go slow though due to her leg and the stiffness she felt in it. She would have to start stretching it and working on using it more so it wasnt completely useless anymore.

Youre welcome!” She purred in amusement and laughed a little bit at the notion. Suppose it was a random fact about herself, but she didnt think of anything better in the moment. Flora then went on about if she was forest born or not, she didnt notice the pause in the warriors stride, and gave a smile. A kittypet! That did make sense they supposed but they tried to not assign cats backgrounds.

Flora explained they had grown up in another twoleg den from where she had been born. Honeysplash understood that, she had been born in one place and been moved to another too. Though she had been very young at the time. Flora then turned the question onto them and they puffed out their chest proudly, “I am twoleg born as well! My mom, Alice, is a daylight warrior and lives in twolegplace right now. I was a daylight warrior a couple moons before my warrior ceremony,” She explained to her happily.

Honeysplash would never be ashamed of her daylight warrior heritage. Her mother was a proud cat, Orangestar was leader now and there was just too much to dismiss it, “I joined Skyclan after my sister did, back when it was still the pine colony,” She said to her happily, “Okay- well- wait- Orangestar was of the pine colony, i wasnt born yet, and then became a daylight apprentice when i was three moons old,” She furrowed her brow as she had to reword her sentences. Sometimes her brain worked faster than her mouth.

Do you have any siblings?” She decided on as another question and lifted her head a little at the chocolate warrior, smiling playfully, “Do you all have themed names too?


  • SPEECH
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 24 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

The pride that Honeysplash displayed caused Flora to giggle. It was always nice seeing someone be so prideful, it was infectious. “What made you decide to be a Warrior?” her eyes searched for any sign of discomfort from the cream tabby. If she noticed anything that hinted at her not wanting to have this kind of conversation then she wouldn't press it further. Otherwise, she was eager to hear her story, the concept of Daylight Warriors making the decision to be here full time had interested her, she wanted to understand what the appeal would be.

She hadn't paid attention to if anyone had referred to a Pine Colony before now, it wasn't ringing a bell to her anyways. She decided that she would rather not have a history lesson though so she let the curiosity die. It could always be brought up at another time if she heard it again. Hearing that her sister was Orangestar caused the molly to cock her head curiously. She didn't really pay attention to the SkyClan leader, outside of when required to of course, so from her limited sightings Flora supposed she could see a resemblance.

“I won't tell anyone your secret of not joining when it was the Pine Colony” she teased, lightly nudging the warriors side with her tail. The Daylight Warriors eyes practically lit up at the question if she had any siblings “sure do! Just the one, they came home with my Twolegs one day and we've been thick as thieves since!” She mewed with pride, thinking about him. “No, if there's a theme then no one told me about it! His name's Ditto, I think you'd like them. They're quiet but a good kit”

There was a pause, realising that there was potential for miscommunication she cleared her throat. “She's not actually a kit, just younger than me so I call them that sometimes.” Flora would ideally like to introduce them to her friends one day, so if that day ever came the last thing she'd want is Honeysplash expecting an actual child. “So are you the youngest in the family? How old are you anyways?” While Flora was pretty relaxed and informal as a general rule, if it turned out she was speaking to someone significantly older than her she wanted to know before she got too relaxed with her words.
 

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Why had she become a warrior? Honeysplash blinked a few times as she came to a realization that- she had no idea why. There hadn’t been a reason for her to join Skyclan really other than her sisters had and her mother as well as her father. So she just followed her family really? Also it had seemed cool and fun, being out in the forest and enjoying time together. The warrior gave a small shrug of her lithe shoulders, “I dunno to be honest, family? It sounded fun? I dont have a deep answer for that one,” She answered honestly and chuckled a little.

She was going to ask Flora what made her decide to join them, but the warrior had beat them to more questions. S they filed that away and thought they’d ask later. Flora then spoke of their sibling, their brother Ditto and that he was a good kid but quiet. She understood that entirely as her own sibling were good noodles even if some of them where stubborn or hard headed themselves.

Though then Flora corrected herself about Dittos’ age, that she only called the a kit because of them being younger and Honeysplash snickered slightly, “I am the youngest, but only by a few minute! Cloudberrythorn and Blueberrybounce were born before me but theyre my littlermates,” She said to her while answer her question at the same time and laughed a little, “My older sisters treat me like a kit still too to the point I wouldn’t be surprised if they called me that behind my back,” She knew they would never, but she was just playing along with Flora.

I am-,” She paused for a moment and furrowed her brow slightly, “28 moons? Not yet thirty i know that!” She didnt keep track of her age, she really should but who had the time for that? Though she could’ve swore she was sixteen moons not too long ago but a year had nearly passed. Wow, she was almost three years old, “I think you’re- also my age?” They playfully guessed and narrowed their eyes with a little playful nudge back to the chocolate warrior.


  • SPEECH
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 24 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

While it was strange to hear them openly admit that they may have joined for fun, Flora didn't really care if the answer wasn't deep. She appreciated the honesty that came from Honeysplash, it was an admirable quality. She mused on their answer, joining for family was sweet, she was fond of the concept. The idea of coming from a home that you were comfortable with to somewhere new because there was family waiting for you was particularly intriguing for her.

Speaking of family, Flora didn't particularly understand the idea of having a naming theme. Perhaps it was because her own family didn't have them but the concept just seemed bizarre to her. That thought was evident in her mind as she screwed her expression into something a lot more contemplative then she had so far. “How come they’re both named berry and you’re not?” If anything she was a little outraged on Honeysplash's behalf, the anger wasn’t genuine, just riling herself up for fun over a small issue.

The injustice she felt for the warrior simmered as she played along with Flora's remark about referring to Ditto as a kit. “They should at least say it to you as well, y'know, I call Ditto that when I want something instead of his name sometimes, occasionally they'll respond to it.” She laughed to herself thinking about the rare occasions where she had managed to get a reply.

“Hm, guess I’m your elder then” she teased, puffing out her chest a little as she walked, trying to make herself seem more regal than she actually was. “I’m 30 moons, it’s a little weird to think about honestly.” Her Twolegs constantly reminded her that she was nearly 3 years old, it was a little tiring to hear honestly. “So yeah! Pretty much the same age, guess since you’re younger though I have to start referring to you as a kit now” she sighed dramatically like she had been burdened with a hard task, Flora wouldn’t call her that but it was fun to tease.

 
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-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Suppose- she hadn’t thought of that before? Honeysplash had been named after a berry, but Blazestar had to change it when she became a full warrior. When she left behind her two legs for the final time and had become part of the clan entirely- for a tom who hasn’t even spoken to her since she got back. One she doubted even cared enough that she had been gone. He was with Twichbolt now, but really he had always been with him. She had never been cared for by Quillstrike.

I was named after a berry! I use to be Banana! I still got by Nana every now and then, but no one really calls me that anymore,” She explained to Flora with a ramble of words, “Bananas are fruits! I dont know if they’re berries but i did fit the theme before joining Skyclan full time,” She gave a little bounce on her feet and smiled a little.

Flora went on with kit as a nickname and that her sisters should use it, and it made her laugh. “[color-#eec35f]I do miss being called Nana, or any variation of it[/color],” Banana had always felt like her name. It was the one Alice had given her when she was born and if she could change it back, she would. Though laws where laws, even if they sucked a little bit sometimes too, “Youre welcome to call me kit too if you want,” She snickered as Flora said she was older than her, but it seemed only by a few moons.

Flora then sighed like she had the hardest task imaginable and it made Honeysplash laugh out loud, “Oh yes! Of course, the only option now,” She agreed playfully and shook her head. This was fun, Flora was the sweetest cat! She could see them becoming friends, “Did your parents name you? Or is Flora and Ditto names from your two legs?” She asked curiously with a rounded eye look of wonderment at the warrior.


  • SPEECH
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 24 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.

 

“Oh I see! If it was a berry wouldn’t you have been called Bananaberry?” The word felt clumsy, a little cluttered. Maybe it was for the best that her name wasn’t Bananaberry, imagine having a suffix on top of that? What a mouthful! Flora hummed in thought at the mention of Honeysplash missing the nickname, or other variations of it.

“I could call you Nana if you’d like? Surely you can still be called by a nickname!” There was a beat of silence “obviously I wouldn’t call you that when needing to talk to you officially or whatever but when it’s just us I could call you that?” She was fine if that wasn’t something that Honeysplash wanted but she wanted to offer that at least. The contemplative humming continued onwards at the welcoming of calling her kit, while she acted like it was a sacred duty she quickly changed her mind “mm nah because that means you would be invited to call me old.”

She gagged at the thought, the idea of being referred to as old tasted like bile. When she was older then sure, she could live with that but at 30 moons? That’s way too soon for Flora. Her smile faltered at the Warrior’s question “They’re names from our Twolegs! At least mine is, I don't know if Ditto went by anything else before now. I don’t actually remember what my parents had called me so it's easier to be Flora!”

It wasn’t technically a lie, more so a half truth since she tried to push the memories of the beginning of her life away, she was happy being Flora and she didn’t want to dwell on who she may have been before that. “So I’m guessing you didn’t get to pick your new name?” She hadn’t paid too much attention to how warrior names were assigned, perhaps she should probably start.

 

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-Bananaberry would’ve been super funny, no gonna lie,” They admitted with a little chuckle at the chocolate warrior, “Maybe it was just the fruit theme mom was going for? I dont know-” She gave a small shrug of her shoulders and smiled a little. She liked talking to Flora, it was so nice to speak to someone who didnt bite back at her. Someone who seemed genuinely interested in talking to her and not calling her names every few moments.

Flora then offered to call her Nana, and she blinked a bit with surprise. Honeysplash opened her mouth for a moment but Flora kept talking so she quickly shut it. Though it did make her chuckle, “That’d be- pretty awesome if you could call me that? I do like it a lot” She admitted softly and shrugged her lithe shoulders a bit. Honeysplash had always adored her name but rules were rules at the time.

Please id never call you old until you’re at least 40 moons,” They spoke playfully as her sister was fourty moons now too, but she was hardly old. Flora then went on about her own name and her brothers, Ditto. Two legs had such weird names for their friends, didnt they? Honeysplash remembered her own twolegs use to call her all sorts of things in baby voices. From blondie, to blonde baby and the like- she honestly didnt know what her name was until she was a little older.

I think theyre pretty cool names,” Honeysplash said with a small wave of her paw, “And no i didnt get to pick my name, Blazestar picked it for me! He named me for my spirit and confidence! Or well thats what he said during the ceremony?” She gave another shrug and a little laugh at the sound of it, “I’m sure Orangestar will pick the perfect name for you when the time comes- if you even wanna change your name too obviously!” She meekly smiled as she shouldn’t assume others would change their name right away.


  • SPEECH
  • HONEYSPLASH she/they, Warrior of Skyclan, 27 moons.
    A lithe, cream tabby cat with high white and green eyes.
    Younger siister to Orangestar, Applefrost and Apritcotflower and littermates with Blueberrybounce and Cloudberrythorn // Former mate to; Quillstrike
    peaceful and healing powerplay permitted / / underline and tag when attacking
    see battle info here
    penned by youwolf_1997 on discord, feel free to dm for plots.