Leaf Clan

Bael, Cupcake, Spring and Littlest go on a camping trip together, to spend some quality time with each other as friends. During their trip, they end up getting ambushed by another Clan, and are overtaken and held as prisoners. It turns out that something strange has been going on, and unknown forces have been terrorizing the group. The Clan assumes that the four friends have some part in it, and they are forced to explain. In exchange for their release, the leader of the band demands they find the true culprits, to which they accept. This sets Bael, Cupcake, Littlest and Spring on a mission. What will they find? Only time will tell.

The bright Cirradona sun hung high above the forest, its warm rays of light complimented by the sky's light blue tones. The two celestial forces seemed to be in conversation, and as the day dragged on, the prettier it became. A light breeze kicked up, stirring the air and with it, the fur of a certain Sun Creature. Baelfire was perched outside her home, watching for her three friends. The treetop hideout swayed gently in the gale, only adding to the amount of impatience that was coursing through Bael's veins. Shifting to a more comfortable position, she breathed in the scents of her little home, hoping to catch a whiff of Littlest, or, if she was lucky, perhaps Cupcake and Spring. Nothing. Her ear twitched. She tugged eagerly on the strap to her satchel, which rested at her side.

She'd wait a bit longer, before going to investigate and search for her friends. She was excited to get their camping trip started.

(SURE FEELING THE LOVE: "hoping to catch a whiff of Littlest, or, if she was lucky, perhaps Cupcake and Spring")

Hairband? Check. Water? Check. Adorable yet unnecesarry stuffed animal? Check. Littlest stared intensely at the bag that would contain her lifelines. While she enjoyed nature, she had gotten used to some of the advancements created within her time. To leave all of it behind sounded like death was only a step behind her. But a day spent with her friends and a night of potentially force cuddling with Baelfire and Spring? She couldn't miss that even if she tried.

She sighed, knowing that the stuff would be hard to carry. Unless... her grin became chesire-like in appeance, as the Leaf started plotting. Thanking whoever would listen, Littlest padded over to her room and began the search for an old gift. Luckily, she managed to find it relatively easily despite the complete disaster the room was in. 

With her item in hand, Littlest took the objects listed within her mind and slipped them in. Magic is the best, she thought blissfully as she tied the string and hung on of the straps from her back. With a much larger space than visible and a natural weight reduction, the previously annoying bag was now light and easy for Littlest to carry.

She stuck her head out the window and stared directly at the sun for a few moments before realizing how bad of an idea that had been and turning her attention back to a stick that seemed ingrained into the ground. "Ah, Im probably late. Hopefully Cupcake got held up by Dark and will be even later then me.." She commented to herself, moving to open and slam the door to begin her jog to meet up with her friends.

Cupcake was thrilled for today, she would be spending time with some of her closest friends. Scampering across her small home, the young frost creature quickly grabbed things, trying her best not to fall over in the process. She had grabbed her round fishing basket, since it was the only thing that could carry her things on her back. Luckily she didn't need much, except for a good amount of food and water. She would of brought her night gown, but decided not to if it was just a camping trip, and she didn't want it to get ruined. Throwing a book into her basket also, she than clipped the basket shut. Throwing the basket onto her back, she headed for the door. "Take care of the house awhile I'm gone, Snowy! Don't let rats live in here like last time." Cupcake said to the winged snow leopard, who was sprawled out on the floor, sleeping from hunting that night. Cupcake closed the door, and ran through the woods, feeling the rush of wind in her face. She loved feeling the cool air hit her face, and headed off into the direction of Baelfire's home.

The little green crature known as Spring Leaf, was estatic. She was going on a camping trip with her three best friends. Spring paced in her small little room, contemplating on what to bring. Should I bring all of my books? You never know when I might want to do some reading. Spring already had a few changes of clothes, her comfiest pair of pajamas, and her best pair of boots. Maybe I should bring some of my chokers? I mean you gotta look fabulous even if you're in the wilderness. Spring took a glance at her jewelry collection and grabbed a couple of her favorite chokers and threw them into her bag. I'll probably need my fur brush too... She padded over to her vanity and grabbed her fur brush and stuffed it into her over-flowing bag. She then put her paws on her hips and stared off into space. Hmm, I can't wait to finally spend some quality time with Littlest and Bael... I can imagine it now... Sitting around the campfire, and snuggling close to Bael and Littlest. Hiking beautiful trails and exploring... Maybe then I can tell them about my feelings for them.  Spring then abruptly looked away. She had been daydreaming again. Spring looked over at her clock on cluttered bed-side table. CRAP! I need to be at Bael's in 10 minutes! Spring frantically zipped up her bag and slipped on her boots. She took one last look round her room making sure she didn't forget anything. Ah, my bow and arrows. Spring grabbed her bow and her stash of arrows and threw it on over her shoulder. She quickly walked over to her pet bird's cage and slowly opened it. "Come on Blue, you're coming with me on this one." Her little friend flew out of her cage and onto Spring's shoulder. Spring smiled and said "Okay let's roll. We're gonna be late!" She quickly walked out of her house and shut the dor behind her. As she stepped outside she took a breath of the cool November air. Leaving her comforting home behind, she ran off to Bael's home, eagerly awaiting their adventure.

Baelfire Leaf had already put together all that she would need for the camping trip, and perhaps just a few simple items that would provide her with some entertainment. Books - specifically a novella on ghost stories, for a good time around the campfire - a few witchy objects, in case she wanted to practice magics, and of course, her trusty sword and staff. Just as she was about to set off in search of her beloved friends - two of which she had been developing strong feelings for - she spotted a familiar orange-haired figure, running toward the tree hideout. Huffing a sigh at how late the Frost Creature was, Bael spread her wings and flapped down from the Sanctuary to meet with the young Leaf. "About time you show up, Cup!" she scowled, lightly patting the girl's head. "I was beginning to think you had gotten caught up by Darkcrown." 

One side of the leader's mouth tipped up ever so slightly, though as soon as this reached her knowledge, she pulled her expression tight once more with the strong dominance and bitterness that the Sun Creature was known for. 

Almost as soon as Cupcake had reached the meeting place, Spring and Littlest showed up. Bael cast her gaze in their direction and rolled her eyes. "All three of you are slower than a snail. Are we ready?" 

Littlest called out a quick greeting when she spotted Cupcake and Baelfire, having met up with Spring earlier on her way. "How do they always manage to get here before me? It's not like I'm super late or anything so are they just always on time? Is that actually possible?" She stage-whispered to Spring despite the fact her two friends probably wouldn't have been able to hear anyway. But Littlest could never be too careful around those ears of Baelfire's.

"How dare you! I am at least as fast as a sloth." Littlest gave a playful grin as the group fully formed. "Just be happy I didnt longer. Because, if you want, I can go back and take another week to get prepared."

The mirror creature took in the small inventory she could see on her friend's person, considering if there was anything they might need at the last second. After all, no one wanted to be stuck in the middle of no where without both necessities and wants. "Do we actually have a plan or are we just kinda winging it as we go along? I might have slighly kind of tiny bit completely forgot." She gave an innocent smile at her own words while rocking back and forth on the balls of her feet.

The young frost creature giggled at her grumpy friend. She smiled up at her and than hugged her. "I'm sorry I'm late, Baelfire! And no, I told him before how I wasn't going to be home the next few days. I just woke up late and was in a rush back at home." Cupcake said, and stopped hugging the giant-like sun creature compared to herself. 

Cupcake smiled as Spring and Littlest had arrived, hugging them as well. "Hey girls!" She said happily, and than giggling at the mirror creatures words at Baelfire due to arriving late like she had. Cupcake let go of the other two leafs, and grabbed hold of her straps that were on her shoulders. "The next few days are gonna be great!" She said with excitement.

Baelfire stood there ever so awkwardly in her friend's embrace, which had come as quite the shock. There was no particular reason as to why the two small arms currently wrapped around her massive frame, and squeezing her tight, was surprising, other than Bael had simply never had been one for mushy stuff and candy fun-times. But, swallowing her pride, Bael leaned down as best she could, and returned Cupcake's hug, being gentle as she did so, not wishing to hurt the younger Leaf. She quickly recoiled, however, when the Frost Creature bounced over to Littlest and Spring, and threw her arms around them in greeting. Now free to acknowledge the words that Littlest had spoken, without the discomfort of two little arms pressing into her fur and skin, Bael flashed a warning glare in the Leaf's direction. "Keep talking and I'll turn you into one," she retorted. "I personally think a sloth would fit you well for many years to come." She flicked an ear in dull amusement, a slight smile creasing her lips. "We may or may not be winging it. I didn't give it much thought, as, well... this trip was meant to be for fun. Planning is for, you know, less fun situations. We'll figure everything out once we get our camp set up."

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