[aw] Herb-Gathering

[Icyeh]

Mallowpelt ducked into the thicker undergrowth by the edge of the stream, sniffing the air for signs of useful herbs. Leaf-bare hadn't properly set in, so he should still be able to find something. Most of all, he prayed to StarClan that he would find more catmint, to treat his sick Clanmates.

His thick pelt helped to keep out the wind, though he still shivered as the breeze picked up. It seemed to cut through him like the very claws of leaf-bare itself, though that wouldn't stop him from caring for his Clan. Medicine cats swore an oath to protect all cats, and they took it as seriously as any warrior.

His tail lifted joyfully as he scented fresh coltsfoot, and he padded forward, seeing the bright yellow flowers and healthy stems. Settling himself, he bit the herb off at the stem, leaving enough room for him to easily carry them in his mouth. Once he had made a large bundle, he picked them up and began to head back to camp. This may not cure the sick cats, but it will at least help with the coughing, he thought. Thank you, StarClan!

[Mint]

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      The young cat hopped back a rabbit length as Whitefern started coughing. Even the other older, Proudscar, flinched as the white she-cat was absorbed in hacking. Ears flattening, Adderpaw gulped. Had Whitefern caught whitecough? Or even worse, greencough, like Duckclaw? The elder gray tabby was isolated somewhere in the medicine den, possessed by coughing whenever he wasn't passed out.

      "Um..." Adderpaw meowed uneasily, as he backed out of the dark den. "I'll get Mallowpelt!" Twisting, the young apprentice scurried his way through the near darkness, not needing his eyes to tell him the way. Stopping at the edge of the medicine den, he peered in.

      "Mallowpelt?" He called a few times, padding a bit further into the den. Mallowpelt's scent seemed a tad stale; he must be out collecting herbs. Once again turning around, Adderpaw dashed through the center of the camp, and dashed up through one of the exit tunnels, where light was filtered down from. For a moment he was blinded by the sun, but then he was fine again, following his nose as he winded through the trees.

      Then he spotted Mallowpelt, carrying a bundle of yellow flowers. Slowing down, Adderpaw meowed urgently, "Mallowpelt, I think Whitefern has caught whitecough!"

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