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I absolutely love this character design! Perfect match for my girl Kestrelpaw.
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SeaClancat name:
Kestrelpawgender:
She-catrank: Apprentice
age: 8 moons
prompt: Meeting an American Kestrel
Kestrelpaw slinked through the undergrowth. She was alone, in the marshy part of SeaClan territory, against Hailstar's rule.
Kestrelpaw had always been hesitant to perform in front of other cats, but now she would prove how good of an apprentice she was!
Tasting the air, she smelt a shrew. She dropped into a hunting crouch, like she was taught. Cautiously she made her approach as her quarry was shuffling some damp leaves near its den.
The apprentice, a taillength away, stopped and prepared to spring, when a flash of blue swooped down and snatched the shrew away!
"Hey!" Kestrelpaw cried, furious.
"Bring back my shrew! I need that!"Surprisingly, a voice replied to her.
"I'm sorry, young cat! I need it too!"You can talk?" Kestrelpaw asked. The bird landed on a branch. above her. She had never spoken to
any animal besides a cat!
"Of course!" the bird chirped, holding the shrew with talons. The bird was the size of a kit, was blue and brown in color, and had a sharp beak it used on prey.
Kestrelpaw tipped her head and asked another question,
"What kind of bird are you?""I'm a kestrel. We share the same territory, and hunt the same prey." The kestrel replied matter-of-factly, taking another bite of shrew.
"Wow! My name is Kestrelpaw! You're really a kestrel?" the tabby could barely hold her excitement. Kestrelpaw had forgotten about her hunting mission.
Maybe the bird will come down to talk! Kestrelpaw thought hopefully.
"Yes." the kestrel replied. She thought it was sweet that the cat was interested in her. The kestrel finished the shrew and glided down, safely, but close enough to talk.
"I can only stay a moment, Kestrelpaw." The falcon chirped.
"I have a nest of hungry chicks to feed.""Ohh!" Kestrelpaw breathed.
"Is that why you needed the shrew?""Yes," she replied.
"And I wanted you to know how special it is that you payed attention. You should always be open to learn, Kestrelpaw.
I've watched your clan. You are a talented hunter, and you should show them how much prey you can catch. Don't hide your gifts. You'll make a great warrior."With that, the kestrel flew, leaving Kestrelpaw staring, reflecting on what she had experienced.